Lot 644
Complete Fourth Toe of a Theropod Dinosdaur. Dromaeosaurus albertensis was a Coelurosaur, a meat-eating dinosaur believed to be one of the ancestors of birds. It hunted in packs and was about eight feet long with sharp teeth and a large killing claw. It lived 70 million years ago in the Judith River Valley near Alberta, Canada. This museum quality, complete fourth toe (only the fourth toe had four phalanges) consists of all four phalanges, up to 1¼ inches long, as well as a ½ inch claw. The claw is complete except for a slightly weathered tip. All five bones are grayish-brown in color, with even minute details present. Housed in a Ryker mount for dramatic display. Weight with case is 6 ounces.
Estimated Value $600 - 800.
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