Fossil of the Month - Complete Listing
Buried Treasure Fossils features the "Fossil of the Month." A selection of incredible, top quality collector and investor teeth and other fossils rarely seen for sale. One-of-a-kind fossil items that may never be available again. The BEST of the BEST! Stayed tuned for a fantastic selection of top quality fossils including incredible Lee Creek Megalodon & Chubutensis teeth, BIG Megalodon teeth, GEM XL Chilean Great White shark teeth, an XL Peruvian Great White shark tooth, Dinosaur teeth (T-rex & Carcharodintosaurus), Mammoth teeth, fossil pine cones, trilobites, and much more. The "Best of Lee Creek" continues, but not for long. I am amazed at these teeth and other fossils. I hope that you find the special tooth or two that can highlight your collection! Authenticity guaranteed.
Megalodon teeth and other rare fossils: Fossil of the Month
- Parotodus benedeni - Australia$425.00
An ultra rare, Top Quality Parotodus benedeni (False Mako) shark tooth from the Australian Portland Cement Ltd quarry, Batesford, Victoria, Australia. A May Fossil of the Month. Incredible color and preservation. Complete tooth. This tooth is Middle Miocene (Batesfordian) from the Batesford Limestone Fm. Note - tghe end of the tip was professionally restored. It is difficult to tell. A rare collector's Parotodus benedeni tooth. Authenticity guaranteed. Australian fossil shark teeth are nearly impossible to source. This is a great specimen from an old collection.
AU14 Size: 1-13/16"
Note - Adding 26 Australian - New Zealand shark teeth in May 2024 Link to Australian - New Zealand shark teeth
- Parotodus benedeni - Australia$475.00
An ultra rare, Top Quality Parotodus benedeni (False Mako) shark tooth from the Crawford River Valley, Greenwald, Victoria, Australia. A May Fossil of the Month. Incredible color and preservation. Complete tooth. This tooth is Late Early Miocene (Upper Longfordian) from the Wataepoolan Limestone Fm. A rare collector's Parotodus benedeni tooth. No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed. Australian fossil shark teeth are nearly impossible to source. This is a great specimen from an old collection.
AU15 Size: 1-15/16"
Note - Adding 26 Australian - New Zealand shark teeth in May 2024 Link to Australian - New Zealand shark teeth
- Drotops armatus$1,695.00
"The CLASSIC BIG SPINY DEVONIAN TRILOBITE" A Top Quality, EXTRA LARGE Drotops armatus trilobite nicely displayed on an original matrix pedestal. A May Fossil of the Month. This specimen is beautifully pose, exceptionally prepared, and fully exposed. Incredible detail and completeness. Shell color is the original bronze. Compound eyes are well preserved with fantastic detail. All natural - an incredible display piece. A nicely displayed 6-3/4" spiny trilobite. Museum quality specimen. All natural - a fantastic display piece - only minor prep touch up was required. A TOP QUALITY BIG SPINY Moroccan trilobite from Issoumour, Alnif area, Morocco. Authenticity guaranteed. This is a large spiny trilobite. A fantastic display piece! Note - specimen wights 1.9 lbs. International orders will require supplemental postage. Please inquire.
XM45 Size: 6-3/4" (2-1/2" wide)
Note - Posted 16 Moroccan trilobites in May 2024 --> Link to Moroccan Trilobites
Learn More - Drotops megamanicus$850.00
"The CLASSIC BIG DEVONIAN TRILOBITE" A LARGE, TOP QUALITY Drotops megamanicus trilobite on original matrix. A May Fossil of the Month. It is beautifully prepared and fully exposed. Preparation is excellent with all original colors and no restoration. Incredible detail and completeness. Color is the natural black shell. Compound eyes are exceptionally preserved showing center dimples (see photos). All natural - an incredible display piece - only minor prep touch up requried. Authenticity guaranteed. Museum Quality. A TOP QUIALITY BIG Moroccan trilobite from Issoumour, Alnif area. A fantastic Drotops megamanicus specimen. One of the best that I have offered! Note - specimen wights 3 lbs. International orders will require supplemental postage. Please inquire.
XM51 Size: 5-1/2" (2-5/8" Wide)
Note - Posted 16 Moroccan trilobites in May 2024 --> Link to Moroccan Trilobites
Learn More - Quadrops flexuosa$1,695.00
A LARGE, Top Quality, rare Quadrops flexuosa spiny trilobite from Oufaten, Morocco. A May Fossil of the Month. It is beautifully prepared to fully exposed the long & free standing spines and appendages. Exceptional compound eye detail. The Devonian trilobites from Atlas mountain deposits are world renowned for their incredible preservation and beauty. A Lower Devonian trilobite - Emsian stage - 400 MYA. Very little restoration required - prep touch up only. A rare species. An incredible museum quality specimen. Definitely one of my favorite species! Authenticity guaranteed. Note - specimen wights 1.9 lbs. International orders will require supplemental postage. Please inquire.
XM55 Size: 3" (1-1/4" wide)
Note - Posted 16 Moroccan trilobites in May 2024 --> Link to Moroccan Trilobites
Learn More - Tyrannosaur toe bone$0.00
A LARGE, ultra rare, Top Quality Tyrannosaur toe bone from the late Cretaceous (Campanian) in northern North America. Please note that this toe bone could Albertosaurus, Gorgosaurus or Daspletosaurus - see Detailed Discussion below. A May Fossil of the Month. This toe bone measures 3-5/8" - an excellent Tyrannosaur toe bone. This could be the next to last digit of the center toe (see Albertosaurus foot photo). The bone is very high quality and complete with excellent color. One crack repaired. No restoration. Legally collected on private land in the Judith River Fm., Hill Co., Montana. Authenticity guaranteed. An excellent rare collector's toe bone. A very rare find!
DY32 SIZE: 3-5/8" (End width: 1-15/16" & 2-3/8")
Note - Adding two rare Tyrannosaur toe bones in May 2024. Link to Tyrannosaur teeth catalog.
- Tyrannosaur - Gorgosaurus - Two Medicine$2,850.00
A Top Quality Tyrannosaur tooth from the late Cretaceous (Campanian - Two Medicine Fm.) in northern North America. A May Fossil of the Month. This tooth measures 2-1/2" - an excellent Tyrannosaur tooth. The enamel is high quality with excellent color. Anterior and posterior serrations are excellent. Serrated to the tip with a small wear facet on tip. Base is large and round. No crack, repair or restoration. Legally collected on private land in the Two Medicine Fm., Glacier Co., Montana. This is an excellent Daspletosaurus tooth based on size and roundness of the tooth cross-section. Authenticity guaranteed. An excellent collector's tooth. Note - the only Tyrannosaurs in the Two Medicine Fm. are Daspletosaurus or Gorgosaurus.
DY21 SIZE: 2-1/2" (15/16" wide x 9/16" height)
Note - Added 14 new Tyrannosaur teeth in May 2024. Link to Tyrannosaur teeth catalog.
- Tyrannosaur tooth$0.00
A Top Quality Tyrannosaur tooth from the late Cretaceous (Campanian - Two Medicine Fm.) in northern North America. Please note that this tooth could Albertosaurus, Gorgosaurus or Daspletosaurus - see Detailed Discussion below. A May Fossil of the Month. This tooth measures 1-13/16" - an excellent Tyrannosaur tooth. The enamel is high quality with excellent color. Anterior and posterior serrations are excellent. Serrated to the tip with a small wear facet on tip. Base is large and round. No crack, repair or restoration. Legally collected on private land in the Two Medicine Fm., Glacier Co., Montana. This is an excellent Daspletosaurus tooth based on size and roundness of the tooth cross-section. Authenticity guaranteed. An excellent collector's tooth. Note - the only Tyrannosaurs in the Two Medicine Fm. are Daspletosaurus or Gorgosaurus.
DY22 SIZE: 1-13/16" (13/16" wide x 11/16" height)
Note - Added 14 new Tyrannosaur teeth in May 2024. Link to Tyrannosaur teeth catalog.
- Basilosaurus cetoides (Archaeocete whale)$3,850.00
A rare GEM QUALITY Basilosaurus cetoides, an Archaeocete whale tooth found in the Flint River, Georgia. An exceptional molar. An April Fossil of the Month. An excellent green colored crown and light tan root. Nicely articulated. Incredible preservation! Whales do not shed their teeth like the sharks so there teeth will wear with age. An Eocene age tooth (36 MYA) from the Ocala Limestone Fm. No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed. A great Archaeocete tooth from the Flint River, Georgia from an old collection. This tooth is part of a rare three associated tooth set - buy all three teeth and receive a 15% discount! One of my favorites!
G1001 SIZE: 3-3/4" (2-3/16" wide)
Note - Adding three associated Basilosaurus teeth from Georgia in April 2024. Link to Basilosaurus teeth.
- Basilosaurus cetoides (Archaeocete whale)$3,350.00
A rare GEM QUALITY Basilosaurus cetoides, an Archaeocete whale tooth found in the Flint River, Georgia. An exceptional molar. An April Fossil of the Month. An excellent green colored crown and tan root. Nicely articulated. Incredible preservation! Whales do not shed their teeth like the sharks so there teeth will wear with age. An Eocene age tooth (36 MYA) from the Ocala Limestone Fm. No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed. A great Archaeocete tooth from the Flint River, Georgia from an old collection. This tooth is part of a rare three associated tooth set - buy all three teeth and receive a 15% discount! One of my favorites!
G1004 SIZE: 2-1/2"
Note - Adding three associated Basilosaurus teeth from Georgia in April 2024. Link to Basilosaurus teeth.
- Basilosaurus cetoides (Archaeocete whale)$1,500.00
A rare GEM QUALITY Basilosaurus cetoides, an Archaeocete whale tooth found in the Flint River, Georgia. An exceptional canine. An April Fossil of the Month. An excellent green colored crown and dark brown root. Nicely articulated. Incredible preservation! Whales do not shed their teeth like the sharks so there teeth will wear with age. An Eocene age tooth (36 MYA) from the Ocala Limestone Fm. No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed. A great Archaeocete tooth from the Flint River, Georgia from an old collection. This tooth is part of a rare three associated tooth set - buy all three teeth and receive a 15% discount! One of my favorites!
G1005 SIZE: 3-1/8"
Note - Adding three associated Basilosaurus teeth from Georgia in April 2024. Link to Basilosaurus teeth.
- Lambeosaur - Maxilla (upper jaw)$3,250.00
A Top Quality Lambeosaur (Parasaurolophus) maxilla from the late Cretaceous (Judith River Fm.) of North America. An April Fossil of the Month. This is a complete upper jaw containing 100s exposed teeth. Parasaurolophus is a lambeosaur (crested) hadrosaur or "duck-bill" from the Judith River Formation in Montana. The maxilla possessed 100s teeth that were in rows of teeth which acted as conveyor belt to maintain a chewing surface to cut and grind their food. Bone quality is excellent. Minor crack fill. No restoration. Legally collected on private land in the Judith River Fm., Fergus Co., Mpntana. An excellent collector's quality Edmontosaurus maxilla section from a rare location. Authenticity guaranteed. The maxila comes with a sturdy custom display stand. A fantastic and rare display piece!
DH30 SIZE: 11-1/2" length x 4-1/4" height (8" height on stand)
Note - Adding 22 Hadrosaur /Edmontosaurus bones & claws in April 2022. Link to Edmontosaurus fossils catalog
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