Joe Montana
Football • Topps Football
Sport & Year
Football • 1981
Brand & Set
Topps - Topps Football
Card Number
216
Card Type
Rookie Card
Rarity
Base
Parallel Variant & Language
Base • English
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Grade
Near Mint (NM 7)
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $300 - $600, Graded PSA 7: $500 - $800
Recent Sales
Recent sales of raw 1981 Topps Joe Montana cards in similar condition range between $350 and $550 depending on exact corner wear and centering.
Condition Details
Slight off-centering from left to right, minor corner softening visible, clean surface with no major creases.
Grading Recommendation
Worth grading if authentic, as even a mid-grade (PSA 6-7) commands a solid premium over raw condition, though heavy competition exists for this iconic card.
Card Description
Features San Francisco 49ers quarterback Joe Montana preparing to throw a pass. Includes team helmet graphic in the lower left corner and player position 'QB' alongside his name.
Notable Features
Iconic second-year card often mistaken for a true rookie card, highly sought after by collectors as a cornerstone vintage football piece.
Authentication Notes
Standard vintage Topps card stock from the early 1980s. Check for proper back printing, correct card dimensions, and absence of modern gloss.
Scanned: 2026-08-24T18:03:45.141456