1996 Topps Mickey Mantle Commemorative Mickey Mantle #7 (1952 Design)
Mickey Mantle · Topps · Insert / Tribute / Commemorative
Player
Mickey Mantle
Set
1996 Topps Mickey Mantle Commemorative Set
Year
1996
Card #
#7
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) - Centering is slightly heavy to the right, top-left corner shows minor softness, and edges appear clean but are susceptible to whitening on the reverse.
Category
Insert / Tribute / Commemorative
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate. Mantle is the king of the hobby, but as a secondary tribute set from the 90s, supply is high. High demand exists primarily for PSA 10 examples.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$5.00 - $12.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $20-30, PSA 9: $45-60, PSA 10: $150-200
Comparable Sales
Raw copies consistently sell for under $10. PSA 9 copies have recently hovered around the $50 mark, while PSA 10 copies fluctuate based on how 'perfect' the centering appears.
Description
This 1996 Topps Mickey Mantle Commemorative card features the iconic 1952 Topps design. It showcases a classic portrait of The Commerce Comet in his Yankees pinstripes with a bat over his shoulder. The card includes a special gold-foil 'Mantle 1931-1995' commemorative stamp on the left side of the image, honoring his life and legacy after his passing. The vibrant red and blue nameplate at the bottom meticulously recreates the look and feel of the most famous baseball card of all time.
Key Features
Features the 1952 Topps aesthetic; Hall of Fame player; released following Mantle's death as part of a 19-card tribute set spanning his Topps career years; gold foil commemorative stamp.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. The gold foil stamp should have defined embossing. Modern card stock is bright white and thicker than the original 1952 issue. The back should have 1996 copyright information.
Flaws to Note
Slight right-to-left centering bias. Visible touch of wear on the upper-left corner tip. These cards are prone to white chipping on the back edges, which will significantly impact the grade if present.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best venue for this card due to high volume of player collectors. COMC is a good secondary option for raw copies.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless it is a flawless candidate for a PSA 10, as the grading fee will exceed the value of a PSA 8 or 9. List with keywords like '1952 Reprint', 'Commemorative', and 'Yankees'.