Ray Lewis
Football • Topps Chrome
Sport & Year
Football • 1996
Brand & Set
Topps - Topps Chrome
Card Number
#164
Card Type
Rookie Card
Rarity
Common (Base)
Parallel Variant & Language
Base • English
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Grade
Near Mint-Mint (NM-MT 8)
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $30 - $60; PSA 9: $150 - $200; PSA 10: $900 - $1,200+
Recent Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $40-$50 on eBay. Graded PSA 10 examples have spiked in value, recently reaching four-figure sums due to the iconic status of the 1996 Chrome set.
Condition Details
The centering appears slightly heavy toward the left border (top border in image orientation). Surface shows typical Topps Chrome refractive gloss but may have minor surface scuffs common for this year. Corners appear sharp, and edges look clean without noticeable greening.
Grading Recommendation
Highly Recommended if the surface is clean. This is one of the most iconic defensive rookie cards of the 1990s. Even a PSA 9 grade significantly increases liquidity and value compared to a raw copy.
Card Description
Ray Lewis is depicted in his Baltimore Ravens road white jersey (number 52) in an action pose. The card features the classic 1996 Topps design with the 'Topps Chrome' logo in the bottom left corner. The right side contains a nameplate with 'Ray Lewis', 'Baltimore', and the 'LB' position indicator.
Notable Features
Hall of Fame Rookie Card (RC). First-ever year of the Topps Chrome football product, which is highly sought after by collectors for its metallic finish and durability.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Topps Chrome stock should be thicker than standard 1996 Topps paper cards and have a distinctive metallic 'sheen' on the surface. No signs of counterfeit are visible; the 'Topps Chrome' logo and font styles match known authentic examples.
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