Trey the Triceratops: An Extraordinary Auction Tale<\/p>\n
In a pioneering online auction, the skeleton of Trey the Triceratops was recently acquired for a stunning $5.5 million via JOOPITER, a digital-first platform for commerce and content founded by Pharrell Williams. This transaction established a new benchmark for dinosaur skeletons sold in online-only auctions.<\/p>\n
The auction, revealed in early March 2026, garnered worldwide attention. While dinosaur skeletons are typically linked to museums, this particular piece of natural history can now belong to a private collector. Trey\u2019s skeleton, remarkably intact, offers a view into the ancient periods of Earth.<\/p>\n
Dating back over 66 million years, Trey was discovered in 1993 in the Lance Formation close to Lusk, Wyoming. Prior to the auction, this 7-foot-3-inch-tall triceratops had been exhibited for thirty years at the Wyoming Dinosaur Center in Thermopolis, drawing in 1 million visitors.<\/p>\n
As a research-quality specimen, Trey\u2019s youthful nature piqued scientists’ interest, shedding light on the anatomical evolution of Triceratops. JOOPITER celebrated the auction in collaboration with Co-Museum by unveiling a limited-edition fashion capsule collection, symbolizing the fusion of culture and history.<\/p>\n
This auction and partnership highlight the convergence of science, culture, and commerce, with JOOPITER leading the way in this innovative digital age.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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