1996 Topps Mickey Mantle Commemorative Reprint #12 (1964 Maris/Cash/Mantle/Kaline)
Roger Maris, Norm Cash, Mickey Mantle, Al Kaline · Topps · Reprint / Insert / Commemorative
Player
Roger Maris, Norm Cash, Mickey Mantle, Al Kaline
Set
1996 Topps Mickey Mantle Commemorative Series (Reprint of 1964 Topps #12)
Year
1996
Card #
#12
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 8 (NM-MT). Centering is slightly heavy to the right. Corners appear sharp through the sleeve, edges look clean with no significant chipping, and surface shows a clear Mickey Mantle 1931-1995 gold foil seal which is well-applied.
Category
Reprint / Insert / Commemorative
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate. Mantle collectors and Yankees/Tigers team collectors consistently buy these to complete tribute sets, but the market is heavily supplied compared to original 1960s vintage.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$5.00 - $12.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $25-35, PSA 9: $45-60, PSA 10: $150-200
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies range from $4.00 to $10.00 plus shipping. PSA 9 copies have recently hovered around the $50 mark, while PSA 10s command a premium due to the difficulty of finding perfectly centered copies in this specific insert set.
Description
A beautiful 1996 Topps commemorative reprint of the iconic 1964 'A.L. Bombers' card featuring four legendary sluggers: Roger Maris, Norm Cash, Mickey Mantle, and Al Kaline. This modern tribute features a distinct gold foil commemorative seal in the upper right corner honoring Mantle (1931-1995). The card maintains the classic 1964 design with a horizontal photo and names listed in yellow text on a black bar at the bottom.
Key Features
Includes three Hall of Famers (Mantle, Kaline, Maris - though Maris is not in HOF, he is highly collected). Features the 1996 gold foil commemorative seal which distinguishes it from the original 1964 issue. Part of the highly popular Mickey Mantle tribute set released following his passing.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. The gold foil seal is embossed and reflective. The 1996 copyright information and 'Mickey Mantle Commemorative Series' text on the back (not shown but standard for this set) are primary indicators. This is not the original 1964 card, but a legitimate Topps-issued reprint.
Flaws to Note
Slight right-to-left centering bias on the front. Potential surface scratches on the high-gloss UV coating (common for 90s Topps reprints). Minor white 'touch' on the bottom right corner edge.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (best for targeted searches), COMC (to reach set-builders), or local card shows in New York or Detroit markets.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless it is a guaranteed PSA 10 candidate, as grading fees will exceed the value of a mid-grade result. Use keywords: 'A.L. Bombers', 'Mantle Reprint', '1996 Topps Mantle Tribute #12'. Ship in a penny sleeve and top-loader using eBay Standard Envelope for low-cost tracking.