1 oz Silver Round - Tyrannosaurus Rex (T-Rex)

Round Highlights:

• Contains 1 oz of .999 fine Silver.
• Multiples of 20 rounds are packaged in tubes.
• Eligible for Precious Metals IRAs.
• Obverse: Displays a Tyrannosaurus Rex with jaws open in a roar and the words "Tyrannosaurus Rex" below.
• Reverse: Displays an eagle with a shield carrying an olive branch and arrows in its talons. Metal weight and purity appear above and below.

These roaring rounds combine .999 fine silver appeal with a terrifying dinosaur design! Add 1 oz T-Rex Silver rounds to your cart today!

The Tyrannosaurus Rex (T-Rex)
Few creatures evoke as much awe and fascination as the Tyrannosaurus rex, often hailed as the “King of the Dinosaurs.” Towering at nearly 40 feet in length and standing 12 feet tall at the hips, this apex predator dominated its ecosystem during the Late Cretaceous period, approximately 68 to 66 million years ago. With its formidable size, bone-crushing bite, and keen sensory abilities, T. rex truly earned its regal title.

The Tyrannosaurus rex was built for power. Weighing up to 14,000 pounds, it possessed a massive skull lined with serrated teeth up to 12 inches long, designed to puncture and crush bone. Despite its famously short arms, which measured just about 3 feet, these limbs were surprisingly strong, capable of lifting over 400 pounds. Its powerful hind legs allowed for bursts of speed, estimated at 12 to 20 miles per hour, making T. rex a master of pursuit and ambush.

This predator also had remarkable sensory capabilities. Its forward-facing eyes provided excellent depth perception, while an acute sense of smell allowed it to detect prey from miles away. Recent research suggests it also had exceptional hearing, particularly tuned to low-frequency sounds, aiding in tracking movement in its environment.

T. rex was a carnivore that fed on large herbivores like Triceratops and Edmontosaurus. Fossil evidence shows it was both a predator and a scavenger, with a bite force estimated at over 12,000 pounds per square inch—the most powerful of any known terrestrial animal. Fossilized feces reveal that it consumed and digested bone, showcasing its ability to extract every possible nutrient from its meals.

Though often depicted as a solitary hunter, some fossil sites suggest the possibility of group behavior, raising questions about whether T. rex might have occasionally hunted or scavenged in packs. However, it is generally believed to have been primarily solitary, with social interactions likely limited to mating or territorial disputes.

Tyrannosaurus rex ruled the Earth until the catastrophic asteroid impact that ended the Cretaceous period, wiping out most of Earth’s species. Today, T. rex remains a symbol of prehistoric power and mystery. Its fossils, like “Sue” and “Stan,” are iconic, and ongoing research continues to uncover new insights about this incredible creature. As a marvel of evolution and a true apex predator, the T. rex’s legacy as one of history’s most captivating creatures endures.