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!

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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. Drotops megamanicus
    $3,150.00

    "The FLYING BIG DEVONIAN TRILOBITE" A LARGE, TOP QUALITY Drotops megamanicus trilobite prepared to be a vertical display specimen on original matrix. A November Fossil of the Month. It is beautifully prepared and fully exposed. The preparation is German 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. Middle Devonian age. 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 3.2 lbs. International orders will require supplemental postage. Please inquire.

    XM80       Size: 5-1/2"  (3-1/4" Wide)

    Adding 5 quality Moroccan trilobites in November 2026.     Link to Moroccan trilobites.

     

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  2. Walliserops trifurcatus
    $1,250.00

    A TOP QUALITY Walliserops trifurcatus trilobite, the "trident Comura". Walliserops trifurcatus is an unusual looking species with three rows of of spines run down its back and a trident-like fork extending from the front of the cephalon. Excellent completeness and preservation. Great natural black shell with excellent luster. A very difficult species to prepare. Excellent shell and spine preservation. Compound eyes are very good. Good size. A rare species! A Middle Devonian (380 mya) spiny trilobite from the Alnif, Morocco. Authenticity guaranteed. One of my favorite spiny trilobites!  

    XM06          Size: 2-5/8" (3" curve) x  1-1/4"

    Adding 5 Devonian Moroccan trilobite i November  -->  Link to Moroccan Trilobites.

     

     

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  3. Erbenochile erbeni
    $1,895.00

    An incredible, TOP QUALITY Erbenochile erbeni trilobite, the "Big Eyes" trilobite. A November Fossil of the Month. A very ornate design with thorax spines and incredible "tower" compound eyes! The massive eyes provided 360 degree visual coverage and allowed this trilobite to see behind itself over the thorax. Excellent shell and spine preservation. Large size. A very rare species! An Early Devonian (410 mya) trilobite from the Jbel Gara el Zguilma area, Atlas Mts., Morocco. Definitely one of my favorites! Authenticity guaranteed.  This is a very special spiny trilobite. Note - specimen weights 1.2 lbs. International orders may require supplemental postage. Please inquire.  

    XM43        Size: 1-3/4" straight line (2-1/4" curve)  (1-3/8" wide)

    Adding 5 Moroccan trilobites in November 2026.     Link to Moroccan trilobites.

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  4. Drotops armatus
    $0.00

    "The CLASSIC BIG SPINY DEVONIAN TRILOBITE"  A Top Quality, LARGE Drotops armatus trilobite nicely displayed on an original matrix. A September Fossil of the Month. The preparation is German with all original colors and no restoration. Exceptional completeness and preservation. This specimen is exceptionally prepared, fully exposed, and nearly prone. Incredible detail and completeness. All spines are complete. Incredible prep work!  Shell color is the original bronze. Compound eyes are very well preserved with exceptional detail. All natural - an incredible display piece. Middle Devonian age. Museum quality specimen. A TOP QUALITY BIG SPINY Moroccan trilobite from Djebel Issemour, Morocco. Authenticity guaranteed. This is a large spiny trilobite. A fantastic display piece!  Note - specimen weights 4.2 lbs. International orders will require supplemental postage added to Free Shipping. Please inquire. My of my favorites.

    XM76      Size: 4-1/16" straightline  (2-1/4" wide) 

    Adding 5 top quality Moroccan trilobites in September 2026.     Link to Moroccan trilobites.

     

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  5. Psychopyge elegans
    $3,250.00

    A beautifully prepared Psychopyge elegans trilobite with a long snout or rostrum from Morocco. A September Fossil of the Month. The preparation is German with all original colors and no restoration. Exceptional completeness and preservation. Large size. A very ornate design with huge "flying" thorax spines and nice compound eyes! Excellent shell and spine preservation. A rare species! A Middle Devonian (380 mya) trilobite from the Hamar Laghdad formation, Alnif area, Atlas Mts., Morocco. Authenticity guaranteed. A difficult species to find. Note - specimen weights 3.8 lbs. International orders will require supplemental postage added to Free Shipping. Please inquire.

    XM41          Size: 3-1/2"  (1-3/4" spine width)

    Note - Adding 5 top quality Devonian age Moroccan trilobite. Authenticity guaranteed.  -->  Link to Moroccan Trilobites.

     

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  6. Baena hatcheri - Baenidae Turtle
    $1,750.00

    A LARGE, Top Quality Baena hatcheri - Baenidae Turtle shell, a Baenidae turtle, from the late Cretaceous of northern North America. A May Fossil of the Month. Baenidae were freshwater aquatic turtles that lived amongst the dinosaurs and are found in the Hell Creek formation. This shell has incredible surface quality with excellent color and patina. This shell is 100% complete (both the carapace & plastron), fully inflated, and nicely articulated. The right side has some compression, but it is complete. No repair or restoration. Minor crack fill. Legally collected on private land in the Hell Creek Fm., Powder River Co., Montana. An exceptional collector's quality Baena hatcheri shell. Authenticity guaranteed. Museum Quality.

    HCT4       SIZE: 16" length  x  10-1/2" width  x  4" height

    Note - Adding 4 Baenidae turtle fossils in May 2026.   Link to Baenidae turtle fossils catalog

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  7. Eubaena cephalica - Baenidae Turtle
    $800.00

    A LARGE, Top Quality Eubaena cephalica - Baenidae Turtle skull, a Baenidae turtle, from the late Cretaceous of northern North America. A May Fossil of the Month. Baenidae were freshwater aquatic turtles that lived amongst the dinosaurs and are found in the Hell Creek formation. This skull has incredible bone quality with excellent color and patina. Very high bone preservation. This skull is 100% complete and nicely articulated. No repair or restoration. No Crack fill. Legally collected on private land in the Hell Creek Fm., Powder River Co., Montana. An exceptional collector's quality Eubaena cephalica skull. Authenticity guaranteed. Museum Quality.

    HCT3       SIZE: 2-3/8" length  x  1-13/16" width  x  1-1/8" height

    Note - Adding 4 Baenidae turtle fossils in May 2026.   Link to Baenidae turtle fossils catalog

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  8. Palatobaena choen - Baenidae Turtle
    $1,250.00

    A LARGE, Top Quality Palatobaena choen skull, a Baenidae turtle, from the late Cretaceous of northern North America. A May Fossil of the Month. Baenidae were freshwater aquatic turtles that lived amongst the dinosaurs and are found in the Hell Creek formation. This skull has incredible bone quality with excellent color and patina. Very high bone preservation. This skull is 100% complete and nicely articulated. No repair or restoration. No Crack fill. Legally collected on private land in the Hell Creek Fm., Powder River Co., Montana. An exceptional collector's quality Palatobaena choen skull. Authenticity guaranteed. Museum Quality.

    HCT1       SIZE: 2-5/8" length  x  2-3/8" width  x  1-1/4" height

    Note - Adding 4 Baenidae turtle fossils in May 2026.   Link to Baenidae turtle fossils catalog

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  9. Triceratops Horn
    $22,500.00

    A Top Quality, Triceratops horridus brow horn from the late Cretaceous of northern North America. An April Fossil of the Month. Triceratops was a large ceratopsian dinosaur found in the Hell and Lance Creek Formations. This is an excellent horn with detail preserved with good color and natural patina. Great surface articulation. You can see the natural blood grooves around the surface of the horn. The back end of the horn is cleaned out (photo 4). You can see that this horn is essentially complete to the skull attachment. The preparation of the horn was fairly basic and simple with minor crack repair and minor restoration (<10%). It comes with the custom steel stand as shown. Legally collected on private land in the Lance Creek Fm., Converse Co., Wyoming . Authenticity guaranteed. Certification of Authentication provided. Museum quality specimen. An excellent Triceratops brow horn display. You don't see these top quality horns very often. This one is better quality than the typical brow horn and a great display size!  Note - International buyers will incur shipping costs.  Weighs 22 pounds with stand. Have you been waiting for a special Triceratops horn for your display?  

    DC51   SIZE: 19" length (straight line) ; Distal end: 7" x 5" ;  (10" max. height on stand)

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  10. Triceratops Nasal Horn
    $9,750.00

    A Top Quality Triceratops horridus nasal horn section from the late Cretaceous of northern North America. Triceratops was a large ceratopsian dinosaur found in the Hell Creek and Lance Creek formations which is know for three horns and the large frill protecting its neck. A complete nasal horn. This is an excellent nasal horn with good detail preserved. You can see the natural blood grooves around the surface of the horn and the skull bone is attached to the rear of the horn. The base of this horn shows great articulation of the skull  bone. There is some crack fill and minor restoration (<10%). It comes with a sturdy custom steel stand as shown. A fantastic fossil overall for display. Legally collected on private land in Converse Co., Wyoming. Authenticity guaranteed. Certification of Authentication provided. A excellent nasal norn. This is a rare opportunity to own a very special horn. This is a special high end Triceratops horn.  Note - International buyers will incur a supplemental shipping cost. Weighs 8 pounds with stand.    

    DC52         SIZE: 9" Long x  9" High;   Height on stand: 11"

    Note - Adding 6 new Triceratops bones in April 2026.       Link to Triceratops fossils catalog

     

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  11. Ceratonurus sp.
    $2,995.00

    An EXTRA LARGE, GEM QUALITY Ceratonurus sp. trilobite. Another collector's favorite spiny trilobite. A March Fossil of the Month. The preparation is German with all original colors and no restoration. Fourteen large spines fully exposed requiring many dozens of hours of air abrasion. The six largest spines are beautifully prepared and "flying". You can see the natural bumps along the long spine were preserved. One of the most difficult species to prepare. Excellent shell and spine preservation. Large size. A rare species! The ultimate Middle Devonian (390 mya) spiny trilobite from the Atchana area, Atlas Mts., Morocco. Authenticity guaranteed. One of my favorite spiny trilobites!  Note - specimen weights 2.5 lbs. International orders will require supplemental postage. Please inquire.  

    XM79          Size: 2-1/2"   (3" wide)

    Adding 4 top quality Moroccan trilobites in March 2026.     Link to Moroccan trilobites.

     

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  12. Comura bultyncki
    $0.00

    An EXTRA LARGE, GEM QUALITY Comura bultyncki trilobite. The collector's favorite spiny trilobite. A March Fossil of the Month. The preparation is German with all original colors and no restoration. Dozens of large spines fully exposed requiring many dozens of hours of air abrasion. One of the most difficult species to prepare. The Comura has very ornate spiny trilobite design with excellent compound eyes! Excellent shell and spine preservation. Large size. A scarce species! The ultimate Middle Devonian (390 mya) spiny trilobite from the Oufaten area, Atlas Mts., Morocco. Authenticity guaranteed. One of my favorite spiny trilobites and one of the best Comura trilobites that I have seen!  Note - specimen weights 2.5 lbs. International orders will require supplemental postage. Please inquire.  

    XM05          Size: 2-1/4"   (1-3/4" wide)

    Adding 4 top quality Moroccan trilobites in March 2026.     Link to Moroccan trilobites.

     

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