1978 Topps Cesar Geronimo #456
Cesar Geronimo · Topps · Base
Player
Cesar Geronimo
Set
1978 Topps Baseball
Year
1978
Card #
#456
Condition Grade
PSA 4 (VG-EX) to PSA 5 (EX) based on visible soft corners and centering issues.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low/Niche - Primarily sought by Cincinnati Reds team collectors or set builders completing the 1978 Topps run.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.25 - $1.00
Graded Value
PSA 5: $5-10, PSA 6: $12-18, PSA 7: $20-30
Comparable Sales
Recent sales for raw common cards from 1978 range from $0.18 to $1.00 plus shipping. Graded copies of this specific card in high grade (PSA 8+) have sold in the $30-50 range, but mid-grade copies rarely trade individually.
Description
A vintage 1978 Topps card featuring 'The Chief' Cesar Geronimo of the Big Red Machine. The card showcases a classic portrait design with the cursive 'Reds' team logo in red and the 'OF' ball icon in the upper right. The player is shown in his road Cincinnati jersey adjusting his batting gloves.
Key Features
Member of the iconic 'Big Red Machine' Cincinnati Reds; four-time Gold Glove winner; vintage 1978 script design.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic card stock consistent with 1978 Topps production; correct 'Reds' logo font and color; appropriate grainy photo quality typical of the era. Low counterfeit risk for this specific player.
Flaws to Note
The card is shifted left-to-right (approx 70/30 or 75/25 centering). There is visible wear/rounding on all four corners, and minor edge roughness on the right side. Surface appears relatively clean but potentially has minor age-related toning.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as part of a lot or cheap 'buy it now'), COMC, or in person at a local card show in the Cincinnati area.
Selling Tips
Due to the low individual value, it is best sold as part of a 1970s Reds team set or a 1978 Topps starter lot. Grading is not recommended as fees would exceed the market value of the card.