1974 Topps Royce Berry #370
Royce Berry · Topps · Base Card
Player
Royce Berry
Set
1974 Topps Football
Year
1974
Card #
370
Condition Grade
PSA 4 (VG-EX) to PSA 5 (EX) based on visible soft corners, edge wear, and top-to-bottom centering bias. Top right corner shows significant rounding. Surface shows minor print snow/spotting.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Niche / Low. Primarily sought by Bengals team completionists or 1974 Topps set builders. Royce Berry was a solid player but not a Hall of Famer, which limits broader hobby demand.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 4: $8.00 - $12.00, PSA 5: $15.00 - $20.00, PSA 6: $30.00 - $40.00
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $1-$3 plus shipping. PSA 8 examples usually sell for $50-$70, but mid-grade copies (PSA 4-6) often struggle to cover the cost of grading fees ($15-$25).
Description
Authentic 1974 Topps Football card featuring Cincinnati Bengals Defensive End Royce Berry. The card features the classic 1974 set design with the 'BENGALS' goalpost/banner graphic in the bottom left and a lime green helmet icon on the right. Royce Berry is pictured in a close-up portrait in his white Bengals jersey. The back (not pictured) typically contains stats and a cartoon.
Key Features
Vintage 1970s football card; Iconic Topps 1974 set design; Royce Berry Bengals team card.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity Confidence: High. The card shows correct 1974 Topps cardboard stock texture, vintage ink absorption, and standard age-related wear. This card is not commonly faked given its modest market value.
Flaws to Note
Softening/rounding of all four corners, especially the top right. Moderate edge wear visible along the top border. Centering is shifted toward the bottom border. Visible white 'print snow' or dust specs in the dark upper background of the photograph.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a 'Buy It Now' with 'Best Offer'), COMC, or as part of a Bengals team set lot. In-person at a card show in the Cincinnati area.
Selling Tips
Due to the low raw value, it is not recommended to grade this card economically, as grading fees will exceed the card's value. List as '1974 Topps Royce Berry Bengals #370' and use high-resolution scans of both front and back. Ship in a penny sleeve and top loader inside a cardboard-reinforced envelope.