1997 Topps Francisco Cordova #116
Francisco Cordova · Topps · Base
Player
Francisco Cordova
Set
1997 Topps Baseball
Year
1997
Card #
116
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) - Corners appear relatively sharp, edges clean, centering is slightly heavy to the right/bottom border as typical for 1997 Topps gold border sets.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low - strictly a niche collector or team collector piece.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $10 - $15, PSA 9: $20 - $30, PSA 10: $50 - $100
Comparable Sales
Similar raw common base cards from 1997 Topps generally sell for $0.99 or less on eBay, often moving as part of multi-card team sets.
Description
1997 Topps Baseball card featuring Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Francisco Cordova. The card features a distinctive gold border design with a photograph of Cordova pitching on the mound, his name vertically printed on the right side in gold lettering, and the Topps logo in the upper right.
Key Features
Part of the 1997 Topps base set featuring the iconic gold border layout of the era.
Authenticity Indicators
Standard 1997 Topps card stock and gloss finish. Confidence is High as this is a common base card not typically targeted for counterfeiting.
Flaws to Note
Slight corner softening typical of base cards stored raw; minor edge chipping along the dark borders.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
COMC or eBay (as part of a bulk lot or low-cost individual listing)
Selling Tips
Best sold raw or as part of a Pittsburgh Pirates team lot. Grading costs will likely exceed the value of the card unless submitted in a large bulk batch.