Mickey Mantle
Baseball • 1958 Topps Baseball
Sport & Year
Baseball • 1958
Brand & Set
Topps - 1958 Topps Baseball
Card Number
#487
Card Type
Veteran / All Star Selection
Rarity
High Number / All-Star
Parallel Variant & Language
Base • English
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Grade
Good (G 2) to Very Good (VG 3)
Estimated Market Value
$150 - $350 (Raw)
Recent Sales
PSA 2-3 examples typically sell for $200-$400 on eBay and Heritage Auctions. Graded PSA 5+ examples can exceed $1,000. Low-grade raw copies fetch $150-$250.
Condition Details
Significant corner rounding, visible edge wear, and potential surface wrinkling or creasing. Centering appears shifted. The 'ROOKIE CARD' sticker on the case is incorrect as Mantle's rookie year was 1951.
Grading Recommendation
Recommended for authentication and protection. Since this is a highly counterfeited card, a PSA or SGC slab ensures authenticity and maximizes resale liquidity even at a lower grade like 2 or 3.
Card Description
Features Mickey Mantle in a batting stance against a red background with white stars. Labeled as a 'Sport Magazine '58 All Star Selection'. Lists him as Center Field for the American League. New York Yankees jersey.
Notable Features
Part of the 'All-Star' subset (cards 475-495) which are rarer 'High Numbers' in the 1958 set. Hall of Fame legend. Incorrectly labeled as a 'Rookie Card' by a third-party sticker on the holder.
Authentication Notes
The '58 All-Star Mantle is widely faked. Authenticity signs include specific dot patterns in the red ink and the correct card stock thickness. This specimen shows age-appropriate wear which is a positive sign of age, but professional verification is required.
Owner Notes
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