1997 Pacific Crown Royale Antowain Smith Rookie #21
Antowain Smith · Pacific Trading Cards, Inc. · Rookie Card (RC), Die-Cut
Player
Antowain Smith
Set
1997 Pacific Crown Royale
Year
1997
Card #
21
Condition Grade
PSA 6-7 (EX-MT) - Visible corner softening on bottom right and potential edge wear on the delicate crown die-cut points.
Category
Rookie Card (RC), Die-Cut
Manufacturer
Pacific Trading Cards, Inc.
Demand Level
Low - Primarily sought after by player collectors, Bills enthusiasts, or 1990s Pacific set builders.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $15-25, PSA 9: $35-50, PSA 10: $100+ (Low population/scarcity)
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $0.99 to $2.00 plus shipping. Graded copies are rarely seen on the market due to the high cost of grading relative to the player's current hobby demand.
Description
Features Buffalo Bills running back Antowain Smith in his rookie season. The card utilizes the iconic 1997 Pacific Crown Royale die-cut design, shaped like a crown with gold foil accents. Smith is pictured in a home blue Bills jersey clutching a football, set against a red and blue wavy pattern base.
Key Features
True Rookie Card for a 2X Super Bowl Champion; intricate 'Crown' die-cut technology which was ahead of its time in 1997; iconic 90s design aesthetic.
Authenticity Indicators
Correct gold foil grain texture on the nameplate; precise die-cut edges typical of Pacific production; High confidence (95%+) as this card's current market value does not warrant sophisticated counterfeiting.
Flaws to Note
The bottom right corner shows visible white chips/softening. The die-cut tips at the top of the crown are highly prone to bending and chipping. Centering appears slightly shifted to the right.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a Buy It Now/Best Offer), COMC for long-term storage and easier discovery by set collectors/player fans.
Selling Tips
Do not grade unless you are certain of a PSA 10, as grading fees will exceed the card's raw market value. Use a 'penny sleeve' and a 'top loader' specifically designed for die-cut cards to prevent further damage to the crown points during shipping.