Nanotyrannus Fossil Nicknamed Jodi Sells for $47.3 Million
A Nanotyrannus dinosaur fossil, described as a mini T. rex cousin and nicknamed "Jodi," sold for $47.3 million to an anonymous buyer at a Sotheby's auction in New York City.
Fresno Visalia, CA, October 28, 2026 —
A Nanotyrannus dinosaur fossil nicknamed “Jodi” sold for $47.3 million at a Sotheby’s auction in New York City, according to the information provided. The buyer was described as anonymous.
The fossil was characterized as belonging to a Nanotyrannus, described in the summary as a “mini T. rex cousin.” No further details were provided about the specimen, including its age, condition, where it was discovered, or how it came to be offered at auction.
The reported sale price and auction venue are the only transaction details available. The date of the auction, the identity of the seller, and whether the $47.3 million figure includes any fees were not specified. The information also does not state whether the price represents a record or provide comparisons with other fossil sales.
Sotheby’s was identified as the auction house, and New York City as the location. No information was supplied about the auction’s other lots, the bidding process, or any statements from the auction house, seller, buyer, or researchers. The buyer’s anonymity means no name or additional description of the purchaser was provided.
As a result, the available account establishes that the fossil sold for the stated amount to an unnamed buyer at the named auction house in New York City, while leaving broader details about the specimen and sale undisclosed. No further information about what happened after the auction was included.
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