How much is a Tyrannosaurus rex tooth worth?

A clean 1.72-inch Tyrannosaurus rex tooth, the median size we see, typically sells for $1,138. Fitted from 38 tracked specimens, adjusted for size, condition and variety.

Tyrannosaurus rex tooth price by size

SizeTypical priceUsual range
1 in$344$152 – $781
1.5 in$795$351 – $1,804
2 in$1,766$778 – $4,005
2.5 in$3,686$1,625 – $8,361
3 in$7,249$3,196 – $16,443
3.5 in$13,527$5,964 – $30,683
4 in$24,191$10,665 – $54,870

Fitted asking price for a clean specimen with no stated defects. The range is roughly the middle two-thirds of the market at that size; individual specimens vary with preservation, colour and locality.

Recent Tyrannosaurus rex tooth sales and listings

How this valuation is calculated

Price is regressed on log size, with a quadratic term so the exponent rises with size, plus condition, element, variety and form. Recent sales carry more weight, so the curve tracks the current market. Full details on the methodology page. You can also see the price history or appraise your own specimen.