1996 Topps Mickey Mantle Commemorative Mickey Mantle #19
Mickey Mantle · Topps · Insert / Commemorative
Player
Mickey Mantle
Set
1996 Topps Mickey Mantle Commemorative
Year
1996
Card #
#19
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) / BGS 8.5. Centering appears slightly heavy on the left. White borders show potential minor corner softness on the top right. Surface appears clean through the light.
Category
Insert / Commemorative
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate. While not a high-value rarity, Mickey Mantle cards always have a floor of interested New York Yankees and Hall of Fame collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $15-25, PSA 9: $35-50, PSA 10: $150-200
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales on eBay consistently range from $0.99 to $4.00 plus shipping. PSA 10 copies have recently fetched between $140 and $185 due to the difficulty of getting perfect gems from this era's card stock.
Description
This 1996 Topps Mickey Mantle Commemorative card features a high-quality portrait of 'The Mick' in his New York Yankees pinstripes. The design includes a striking gold-foil etched stamp in the bottom left corner featuring a classic Topps Mantle image and his signature. This set was released shortly after Mantle’s passing to honor his legendary career and remains a staple for Yankees collectors.
Key Features
Hall of Fame player, iconic gold-foil commemorative stamp, 1996 tribute set honoring his career, high nostalgia value for 90s collectors.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic gold-foil stamp with sharp etching, correct 1996 Topps card stock thickness, and high-resolution photo print. High confidence: this card is widely available and not commonly faked.
Flaws to Note
Slight left-to-right centering bias. Minor edge chipping possible on the dark photography areas. Potential for 'bricking' or surface peeling if it was stored in a high-humidity environment.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this card. It is a high-volume, low-cost item that fits perfectly in a $0.99 - $2.99 listing or as a 'Buy It Now' with the eBay Standard Envelope shipping option.
Selling Tips
Do not grade unless you are certain of a PSA 10; the cost of grading exceeds the value of a PSA 8 or 9. Use 'eBay Standard Envelope' for shipping to keep costs under $1.00 for the buyer. Clean the top loader for photos to show the foil clearly.