Mark McGwire
Baseball • Topps 50th Anniversary
Sport & Year
Baseball • 2001
Brand & Set
Topps - Topps 50th Anniversary
Card Number
#405
Card Type
Veteran / Insert Subset
Rarity
Base
Parallel Variant & Language
Base • English
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Grade
Excellent (EX 5)
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $0.50 - $2.00; PSA 10: $20 - $30
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies typically range from $1.00 to $3.00 including shipping. Graded NM-MT copies sell for roughly $10-$15.
Condition Details
Noticeable edge wear and chipping along the top blue border. Corner softening is visible on the top right. Centering appears slightly shifted to the left.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading. The card has visible edge chipping and surface wear that would likely result in a grade of 5 or 6, which carries lower market value than the cost of the grading service fees.
Card Description
Features Mark McGwire of the St. Louis Cardinals in his home white uniform and red cap. The photo depicts a 'Golden Moment' where he is kissing a baseball. The card has a teal/blue outer border with a gold foil inner frame and 'Topps 50 Years' anniversary logo in the top right.
Notable Features
Part of the 'Golden Moments' subset celebrating historically significant career milestones. Features the Topps 50th Anniversary gold foil stamp.
Authentication Notes
Authenticity is consistent with 2001 Topps production. The gold foil stamping shows correct indentation and reflective properties typical of the era.
Scanned: 2026-07-16T07:22:00.377800