Michael Jordan
Basketball • Metal Universe Championship
Sport & Year
Basketball • 1997
Brand & Set
Metal Universe - Metal Universe Championship
Card Number
23
Card Type
Insert
Rarity
Insert
Parallel Variant & Language
Metal Universe Precious Metal Gems (PMG) or similar high-end insert style, but appears to be the standard Heavy Metal or Precious Metal variant layout • English
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Grade
Near Mint-Mint (NM-MT 8)
Estimated Market Value
Raw value estimated between $300 - $800 depending on exact subset and exact condition; graded copies can fetch significantly higher prices.
Recent Sales
Comparable Michael Jordan 90s inserts from Metal Universe have seen steady demand on eBay and major auction houses like Goldin, with values fluctuating based on the specific insert checklist.
Condition Details
Card appears to be housed inside a top loader, showing minor surface glare and edge wear consistent with a vintage insert. Centering is generally acceptable with slight top-to-bottom variance typical of the era.
Grading Recommendation
Recommended for professional grading (such as PSA or BGS) if surface inspection reveals no hidden scratches or edge chipping, as authentic graded copies command a substantial premium for 90s Michael Jordan inserts.
Card Description
Features Michael Jordan in his iconic Chicago Bulls red jersey with the number 23, captured mid-air in an action dunk against a heavily textured diamond-plate metal background with vibrant holographic foil elements on the left side.
Notable Features
Distinctive 1990s Metal Universe embossed metal design, featuring bold vertical lettering of the player's name on the right side and a highly reflective holographic canvas background.
Authentication Notes
Standard 1990s Metal Universe print technology, featuring metallic foil stamping and embossed elements. No obvious signs of modern counterfeiting detected from the visual, but requires physical inspection under magnification to guarantee authenticity.
Scanned: 2026-09-21T03:09:09.311921