Mickey Mantle
Baseball • Topps Baseball
Sport & Year
Baseball • 1953
Brand & Set
Topps - Topps Baseball
Card Number
82
Card Type
Veteran
Rarity
Base
Parallel Variant & Language
Base • English
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Grade
Good (G 2) to Very Good (VG 3)
Estimated Market Value
Raw estimated value ranges from $3,000 to $6,000 depending on exact back condition and severity of creases. Graded specimens in lower-tier grades (PSA 2 or 3) frequently command between $4,000 and $8,000+ due to iconic status.
Recent Sales
Recent comparable sales for 1953 Topps Mickey Mantle cards in lower grades (PSA 2/3) consistently range within the $4,000 to $7,500 bracket on major auction houses like Heritage, Goldin, and eBay.
Condition Details
Visible creasing running across the center of the card, slight rounding and wear on corners, moderate edge wear, and possible surface scuffing inside the protective binder page.
Grading Recommendation
Yes, professional authentication and grading (PSA, SGC, or BGS) is strongly recommended for vintage Mickey Mantle cards of this magnitude to verify authenticity, secure the condition, and maximize market liquidity.
Card Description
Features a classic vintage red background with a circular portrait photo of Mickey Mantle in his New York Yankees cap and uniform. The player's name is printed in bold lowercase letters at the top, with a facsimile signature overlaid on the bottom of the photo, and 'NEW YORK YANKEES OUTFIELD' printed at the bottom right.
Notable Features
Iconic vintage issue, Hall of Famer, one of the most recognizable and heavily sought-after cards in all of baseball card collecting.
Authentication Notes
Due to the extreme popularity and high value of the 1953 Topps Mickey Mantle card, counterfeits are prevalent. In-person examination by a professional grading service (PSA, SGC) is essential to verify card stock, printing dot patterns, and back details.
Scanned: 2026-10-18T01:10:58.305597