Tom Brady
Football • Upper Deck Gold Reserve
Sport & Year
Football • 2000
Brand & Set
Upper Deck - Upper Deck Gold Reserve
Card Number
#215
Card Type
Rookie Card
Rarity
Numbered 1515/2500
Parallel Variant & Language
Base • English
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Grade
Excellent-Mint (EX-MT 6) to Near Mint (NM 7)
Estimated Market Value
$1,000 - $1,500 (Raw); $2,500+ (PSA 8/9); $10,000+ (PSA 10)
Recent Sales
Raw copies typically sell between $900 and $1,400. PSA 8 examples have recently sold in the $2,500-$3,000 range, while rare PSA 10s command five-figure premiums due to the sensitivity of the gold foil surface.
Condition Details
Visible edge wear and slight whitening on the corners/edges, particularly the bottom left. The gold foil surface is prone to micro-scratches and fingerprinting. Centering appears slightly shifted toward the right.
Grading Recommendation
High Recommendation. This is an iconic Tom Brady rookie card. Even with visible wear, authenticating and protecting it adds significant value and liquidity. A grade of 6-7 is likely, but any Brady rookie numbered to 2500 is a top-tier investment piece.
Card Description
Tom Brady is shown in his New England Patriots practice jersey (Red #12) preparing to throw. The card features a gold foil background with 'Gold Reserve' script and a 'rookie action' designation. His position 'QB' and name are printed in a stylized font.
Notable Features
Hand-numbered 1515/2500 on the front surface. Features the 'rookie action' subset design which is highly sought after by Brady collectors.
Authentication Notes
The numbering (1515/2500) matches the authentic Upper Deck stamping style for this set. Foil reactivity and card stock thickness appear consistent with 2000 Upper Deck production.
Scanned: 2026-07-15T21:31:53.562257