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Triceratops fossil prices
The typical Triceratops fossil sells for $75, with most changing hands between $50 and $225. Based on 799 prices observed across dealers and auction houses since 2019.
Triceratops prices by type
| Type | Prices tracked | Median | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| tooth | 602 | $75 | $19 – $2,495 |
| bone | 184 | $49 | $19 – $19,000 |
| specimen | 13 | $12,000 | $7,600 – $26,000 |
Triceratops price history by year
| Year | Median price | Prices tracked |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $2,495 | 10 |
| 2020 | $2,995 | 12 |
| 2021 | $4,950 | 7 |
| 2023 | $9,750 | 7 |
| 2024 | $252 | 16 |
| 2025 | $29 | 19 |
| 2026 | $75 | 728 |
Recently tracked Triceratops specimens
| Specimen | Type | Size | Price | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.5" Fossil Triceratops Nasal Bone w/ Metal Stand - Montana | bone | 10.5 in | $5,450 | 2026-08-16 |
| Triceratops Tooth - Cretaceous Partially Rooted Dino Tooth #31 | tooth | — | $545 | 2026-08-16 |
| Triceratops Tooth - Cretaceous Partially Rooted Dino Tooth #30 | tooth | — | $545 | 2026-08-16 |
| Triceratops Tooth - Cretaceous Partially Rooted Dino Tooth #24 | tooth | — | $545 | 2026-08-16 |
| 9.3" Triceratops Metatarsal Bone Section - Wyoming partial | bone | 9.3 in | $395 | 2026-08-16 |
| Triceratops Tooth - Cretaceous Partially Rooted Dino Tooth #29 | tooth | — | $375 | 2026-08-16 |
| 7.2" Triceratops Metatarsal Bone Section - Wyoming partial | bone | 7.2 in | $349 | 2026-08-16 |
| Triceratops Tooth - Cretaceous Partially Rooted Dino Tooth #28 | tooth | — | $325 | 2026-08-16 |
How much are Triceratops worth?
Size drives most of the price. For a figure on a specific specimen, the valuation tool fits the same model to its size, condition and variety. Every number behind this page is a listed or realised price, re-scraped weekly; the methodology sets out how they're fitted.