1969 Topps Mickey Mantle #500
Mickey Mantle · Topps · Base
Player
Mickey Mantle
Set
1969 Topps Baseball
Year
1969
Card #
#500
Condition Grade
PSA 1 (Fair) to PSA 1.5 (Fair), heavy surface wear, rounded corners, significant border staining, and potential creases.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Strong
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$100 - $250
Graded Value
PSA 1: $150-250, PSA 1.5: $200-350, PSA 2: $350-500
Comparable Sales
Recent sales of 1969 Topps Mickey Mantle #500 in PSA 1 condition range between $150 and $250, while PSA 2 examples typically command $350 to $500 depending on eye appeal.
Description
Vintage 1969 Topps Mickey Mantle card #500 featuring the New York Yankees legend in his final playing season. The card showcases Mantle in a batting pose with a distinctive yellow and blue Yankees pennant graphic in the lower-left corner containing the team logo. Pink banner at the bottom displays his name and position 'OUTFIELD'.
Key Features
Final playing year card of Hall of Famer Mickey Mantle, highly iconic 1969 Topps design with the pennant motif, cornerstone vintage card for any serious baseball card collection.
Authenticity Indicators
Card stock appears consistent with vintage Topps cardboard from 1969. Color saturation looks authentic, but given the high value and frequent counterfeiting of vintage Mantle cards, professional authentication (PSA/BGS/SGC) is strongly recommended. Confidence: Medium.
Flaws to Note
Noticeable pink border fading/staining, soft and rounded corners, heavy surface scuffing or marks across the image area, potential edge chipping and minor creasing standard for a heavily circulated vintage card.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Major auction houses such as Heritage Auctions, Goldin, or PWCC for vintage high-value authentication, or eBay with a verified grading submission first.
Selling Tips
Do not attempt to clean the card as it ruins the card stock and lowers grade potential. Strongly consider getting the card professionally graded by PSA, SGC, or Beckett to prove authenticity before putting it up for sale, as buyers are hesitant to purchase raw high-end vintage online.