Ray Lewis
Football • Topps Chrome
Sport & Year
Football • 1996
Brand & Set
Topps - Topps Chrome
Card Number
#164
Card Type
Rookie Card (RC)
Rarity
Short Print / Rookie Parallel
Parallel Variant & Language
Refractor • English
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Grade
Near Mint-Mint (NM-MT 8)
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $300 - $500; Graded (PSA 10): $4,000 - $6,000; Graded (PSA 9): $800 - $1,200
Recent Sales
Recent PSA 9 sales have fluctuated between $850 and $1,100 on platforms like eBay and Goldin. Raw copies in good condition consistently fetch over $350 due to the high hall-of-fame demand.
Condition Details
Centering appears slightly shifted towards the bottom-right. Surface shows typical refractive shine but might have micro-scratches common to 90s chrome stock. Corners and edges appear relatively sharp from image inspection.
Grading Recommendation
Highly Recommended. This is one of the 'Big Three' rookie cards for Ray Lewis. Even a PSA 8 or 9 significantly increases liquidity and value compared to a raw copy. Given the rarity of the Refractor parallel, a high grade turns this into a premium investment piece.
Card Description
Ray Lewis is depicted in his Baltimore Ravens white away jersey (number 52) in a dynamic tackling pose. The card features the 'Topps Chrome' logo in the bottom left and a nameplate on the right side identifying him as an LB for Baltimore. The design includes a metallic border with star accents.
Notable Features
Rookie Card (RC) designation; Refractor parallel (identified by the rainbow sheen visible in the photo); Hall of Fame defensive icon; 1st-year Ravens card.
Authentication Notes
The 'Topps Chrome' logo and Refractor finish appear consistent with 1996 production. The thickness of the card stock and the crispness of the 'Refractor' text (usually found on the back) are primary authentication points for this specific set.
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