Museum Quality Fossils

Buried Treasure Fossils offers 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 including Megalodon teeth, shark teeth, dinosaur teeth, trilobites, etc. Authenticity guaranteed. The BEST of the BEST! Please explore our fantastic selection of top quality fossils!

*** Also Visit our Fossil of the Month catalog for more museum quality fossils. ***

What Earns a Specimen the Museum-Quality Grade

Size alone does not get a piece into this catalog. Completeness does, along with original surface, natural articulation, and color that was never touched up. A turtle shell whole across both halves, or a skull that still sits correctly in articulation, is far scarcer than a large piece assembled from fragments. Preparation is its own discipline at this level. The Moroccan trilobites are German-prepped, with spines freed by air abrasion over dozens of hours and shell left in its natural color. On larger bone, crack fill is noted apart from restoration, and the restored proportion is stated outright.

Buried Treasure Fossils supplies Certificates of Authentication for major pieces, alongside the formation, county, and preparation history. Collectors asking what makes fossils genuine should expect that paperwork at this level. Many of these museum-quality fossils are single specimens that will not come through again.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What separates museum quality from top quality? Grade tracks completeness and originality rather than price. A top-quality specimen is a strong example of its kind. A museum-quality one is whole, articulated, and prepared to a standard that would hold up in an institutional display.

What does German preparation mean on a trilobite? It describes a hand-finishing tradition applied to Moroccan material, using air abrasion to free the spines and expose shell without reconstructing anything. Original color is kept and nothing is painted or rebuilt, which is why the hours run high.

Does restoration disqualify a piece from this category? Not necessarily, provided it is disclosed. Large horns and claws often need minor stabilization to survive collection, so each listing states the restored proportion and keeps it separate from crack fill. Undisclosed restoration is the problem, not restoration itself.

Do these come ready to display? Most do. The large horns ship on custom steel stands, and the claws arrive in Riker frames. Heavier specimens carry a weight note, since international shipping on them is quoted separately.

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  1. Carcharocles megalodon - Morocco
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    A RARE, Top Quality Megalodon tooth from Dakhla area, Western Sahara, Morocco. An October Fossil of the Month. Fantastic color and preservation. The enamel is high quality with no damage, the bourlette is complete, and the root is complete. This very special Moroccan Megalodon tooth that is missing from most serious Megalodon tooth collections. These Megs are Miocene age - about 14 MYA. No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed. A rare collectors Meg tooth. You never see a large, top quality Moroccan Meg teeth without repair or damage.  

    M065            SIZE: 4-3/4"

    Adding 13 Moroccan Megalodon teeth in October 2023.       Link to Moroccan Megalodon teeth

     

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  2. Archeocidaris immanis - sea urchin
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    The Echinoid Display Collection. Three complete and five partial Top Quality Archeocidaris sp. sea urchins from Brown Co., Texas. An October Fossil of the Month. This is an incredible Pennsylvanian age sea urchin plate (280 MYA). Exceptional preservation. Note - all spines are associated and found attached. Extremely rare and a requiring extensive preparation to expose them properly.  Authenticity guaranteed. A fantastic rare display specimen from a special collection of echinoids. Ones of my favorites. An excellent display piece on matrix - plate size is 15 x 11" (height) . Note - this plate comes with a sturdy custom designed wooden stand (as shown). This specimen weighs 7.5 lbs and international customers will require shipping supplement.

    EC100        Specimen Size: 6" x 6" 

    Note - Posting 14 Sea Urchins / Sand Dollars in October 2023.  ->  Link to Echinoderms.

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  3. Hexanchus andersoni
    $325.00

    A Rare, Top Quality Hexanchus andersoni  lower jaw tooth from Sharktooth Hill area, near Bakersfield, California. An October Fossil of the Month.  A lower jaw tooth with 7 primary cusps.  Excellent tancolor. One of the most difficult Hexanchus teeth to find! Authenticity guaranteed. Perfect tooth.  The BEST!

    ST602         SIZE: 1-1/8"  

    Note - Adding 9 Hexanchus andersoni teeth in October 2023.     Link to Hexanchus andersoni teeth.

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  4. Allodesmus kernensis                           
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    A Top Quality Allodesmus kernensis, primitive sea lion, jaw section with three teeth from the Sharktooth Hill area, near Bakersfield, California. An October Fossil of the Month. This jaw section includes a complete canine and two complete molars. Incredible bone quality. Excellent preservation and excellent color. No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed. Museum quality. My last jaw section Allodesmus jaw specimen from the Ernst collection, and this jaw is as good as they come! The BEST!

    ST1001      SIZE: 4" x 3"

    Note - Adding 8 rare Sharktooth Hill mammal teeth fossils in October 2023.   Link to Allodesmus teeth

     

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  5. Araucaria mirabilis
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    A rare TOP QUALITY Araucaria mirabilis pine cone specimens from Argentina. An October Fossil of the Month. This cone was found and remains on its original natural matrix. These Jurassic pine cones are exquisite and known for their highy quality and extreme preservation. The external detail is exceptional. An incredible natural pine cone. No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed. Note - new Argentine pine cone specimen export has stopped for more than 10 years! These cones come from an old collection. Specmen sits nicely on its flat base and makes a fantastic display piece!  Note - this specimen weighs 1.5 lbs. and will require supplemental postage for international customers. 

     X305       Size: 2-3/8" x 2"   

    Note - Adding 6 rare Argentine pine cone specimens in October 2023.      Link to Pine Cone fossils.

     

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  6. Basilosaurus cetoides (Archaeocete whale)
    $1,550.00

    A TOP QUALITY, very rare Basilosaurus cetoides, an Archaeocete whale tooth found in the Flint River, Georgia. An exceptional molar tooth (see photo for tooth positions). A July Fossil of the Month. An excellent green colored crown and brown root. Nicely articulated. Incredible preservation!  Note - the enamel tip shows absolutely no wear pattern on crown. Whales do not shed their teeth like the sharks so there teeth will wear with age. An Eocene age tooth (35 MYA).  No repair or restoration. A fantastic Archaeocete tooth from the Flint River, Georgia.  A very rare collector's tooth from an old collection. Perfect tooth!

    G1002       SIZE: 2-7/8" 

    Note - Adding a collection of 27 Basilosaurus teeth from Florida and Georgia in July 2023.   Link to Basilosaurus teeth.

     

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  7. Pachycephalosaurus spike
    $1,750.00

    A Top Quality, Rare Pachychephalosaurus wyomingensis spike from the late Cretaceous of northern North America. An April Fossil of the Month. A complete spike with excellent articulation. Pachychephalosaurus is the dinosaur which is famous for its large domed head surrounded by these spikes and nodes. These spikes and nodes were part of the Pachy skull. This spike has exceptional color / patina. The blood grooves are still present in the bone. It is a complete specimen with no cracks or breaks. Note - the excellent articulated skull surface on the base of the spike. Legally collected on private land in the Hell Creek Fm., Powder River Co., Montana. An excellent collector's quality Pachychephalosaurus spike. You don't see these skull pieces very often. No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed. My BEST Pachy spike remaining from the "Rancher's collection"!

    DP31       SIZE: 1-5/8" Height   (Base: 2" x 1-3/8") 

    Note - Adding 13 new Pachy spikes, claws, and teeth in April 2023.   Link to Pachy fossils catalog

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  8. Pachycephalosaurus cluster
    $995.00

    A Top Quality, Ultra Rare Pachychephalosaurus wyomingensis node cluster from the late Cretaceous of northern North America. Pachychephalosaurus is the dinosaur which is famous for its large domed head surrounded by these spikes and nodes. These spikes and nodes were part of the skull. This is a node cluster with five nodes (three complete and two partial nodes). This node cluster has excellent color / patina with exceptional surface articulation. The blood grooves are still present in the bone. It is a complete specimen with no cracks or breaks. Note - the excellent articulated skull surface on the base of the node. Legally collected on private land in the Hell Creek Fm., Powder River Co., Montana. An excellent and very rare collector's quality Pachychephalosaurus node cluster. You don't see these skull pieces very often. No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed. A very unique specimen.

    DP35       SIZE: 7/8"  x  13/16"

    Note - Adding 13 new Pachy spikes, claws, and teeth in April 2023.   Link to Pachy fossils catalog

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  9. Pachycephalosaurus spike
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    A Top Quality, Rare Pachychephalosaurus wyomingensis head spike from the late Cretaceous of northern North America. Pachychephalosaurus is the dinosaur which is famous for its large domed head surrounded by these spikes and nodes. These spikes and nodes were part of the Pachy skull. This juvenile Pachy skull spike has excellent color and patina. Note the large blood grooves in the bone. It is a complete skull spike specimen. Note - the very tip was professionally restored. Legally collected on private land in the Hell Creek Fm., Powder River Co., Montana. An excellent collector's quality Pachychephalosaurus node. You don't see these skull pieces very often. Authenticity guaranteed.

    DP36       SIZE: 7/8"  (1/2" wide)   

    Note - Adding 13 new Pachy spikes, claws, and teeth in April 2023.   Link to Pachy fossils catalog

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  10. Diplomystus dentatus
    $245.00

    A LARGE, Top Quality Diplomystus fish from the 18" layer, Green River Fm., Lincoln Co. Wyoming. A November Fossil of the Month. The Diplomystus dentatus is a Herring from the Eocene age (50 MYA). This piece is from the 18 Inch Layer which is extremely hard and difficult to prepare. It also provides the most detailed, highly preserved fossils. Exceptional preservation and preparation. No repair. All natural. Plate size is 10.5" x 7.5". Authenticity guaranteed. Museum Quality.  An excellent display piece!  The BEST!  Note - This item weighs 2.6 lbs. and will have discounted shipping for an international shipment. Please inquire for shipping cost.

    X472         SIZE: 7-1/2"    Plate size is 10.5" x 7.5".

    Note - Adding 4 Green River Fm. Fossil fish in November 2022 --> Link to Fossil Fish

     

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  11. Pinus sp.
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    An EXTRA LARGE Top Quality, rare Pinus sp. pine cone specimen from Germany. An October Fossil of the Month. This pine cone is fully inflated. Excellent preservation and color. The original matrix is a very hard and heavy sandstone nodule. Note – nodule matrix size is 4-3/4”  x  3". Authenticity guaranteed. Note - This pine weights approximately 2 pounds. International customers will have a supplemental shipping charge.

    Name: Pinus sp.     Age: Upper Oligocene (32 mya)      Location: Bad Kreuznach, Germany

    X332        Size: 3-1/2"  (1" W)

    Adding 3 new Pine Cones in October 2022.    -->    Link to Pine Cones

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  12. Allosaurus fragilis
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    A very rare Top Quality, Allosaurus fragilis tibia. A complete adult tibia on a custom steel stand. A May Fossil of the Month. This Allosaurus tibia measures 32" (36.5" on stand). This is a heavy bone which is 9" wide at top and 9.5" at bottom. Highest quality bone. Great rich dark brown color. Excellent overall condition with some normal crack fill. No restoration. Allosaurus was the apex predator during the late Jurassic. Legally collected on private land in the Morrison Fm., Big Horn Basin, Wyoming. Authenticity guaranteed. Certification of Authentication provided. Museum quality. A special collector's display specimen! Note - International buyers will incur some shipping cost (shipping weight ~45 lbs.).            

    DL31         SIZE: 32"   (9.5" wide)  (36.5" height on stand)

    Note - Adding 6 Allosaurus & other bones & claws in May 2022    Link to Dinosaur bones

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