USS Iowa
Non-Sport (Military/History) • Desert Storm (Series 1)
Sport & Year
Non-Sport (Military/History) • 1991
Brand & Set
Topps - Desert Storm (Series 1)
Card Number
#21
Card Type
Military/Naval Ship
Rarity
Base
Parallel Variant & Language
Base • English
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Grade
Excellent (EX 5)
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $0.25 - $1.00; Graded (PSA 10): $15 - $25
Recent Sales
Bulk sets for this series sell for $5–$15. Individual base cards regularly sell on eBay in PWE (Plain White Envelope) for $1.00-$2.00 including shipping.
Condition Details
Moderate corner wear and rounding visible, especially on the bottom right and top left. Minor edge chipping. Centering appears slightly shifted to the left and top. Surface shows some minor light scratching.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading. The cost of grading exceeds the market value of the card unless it is a perfect Gem Mint 10, which this card is not due to corner wear.
Card Description
The card features an aerial view of the battleship USS Iowa firing its main guns, creating a massive water blast and fire. The design features a camouflage 'chocolate chip' desert pattern border with a 'Desert Storm' coalition flag logo in the bottom corner.
Notable Features
Part of the 1991 Topps Desert Storm trading card series produced during the Gulf War. Features the 'Desert Shield/Desert Storm' logo.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Topps stock from 1991. The print dot pattern and cardboard thickness are consistent with era-specific production.
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