Shawon Dunston
Baseball • Topps Finest
Sport & Year
Baseball • 1996
Brand & Set
Topps - Topps Finest
Card Number
#278
Card Type
Veteran
Rarity
Common (Bronze)
Parallel Variant & Language
Refractor (with Protective Film) • English
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Grade
Near Mint (NM 7)
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $1.00 - $3.00; Graded (PSA 9/10): $15.00 - $35.00
Recent Sales
Recent sales for 1996 Finest Bronze Refractors of similar players range from $2 to $5 on eBay. Graded copies of non-superstar veterans remain low in volume.
Condition Details
The card still carries the original 'Topps Finest Protector' film which may have surface scuffs, but preserves the underlying surface. Centering appears slightly shifted to the right. Edges show minor wear visible through the film.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading. The cost of grading (approx $19-$25) exceeds the current market value of the card for this specific player unless it is for a personal collection.
Card Description
Shawon Dunston is shown in his San Francisco Giants uniform following a swing. The card is from the 'Finest Additions' subset and features a metallic bronze finish with the characteristic 'Refractor' rainbow shine under the protective peel.
Notable Features
Includes the original protective coating with black text advising the collector to 'Peel and Remove Coating'. Bronze border theme from the 1996 Series 2 set.
Authentication Notes
The font of the protective film and the metallic refractor stock are consistent with mid-90s Topps Finest production. No signs of a replica or counterfeit.
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