JOHN ELWAY
Football • Pinnacle Mint Collection
Sport & Year
Football • 1997
Brand & Set
Pinnacle - Pinnacle Mint Collection
Card Number
#27
Card Type
Veteran / Insert
Rarity
Base Insert (Bronze)
Parallel Variant & Language
Bronze Coin • English
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Grade
Near Mint (NM 7)
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $2.00 - $5.00 / Graded (PSA 10): $40.00 - $60.00
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for the bronze variant range from $1.50 to $6.00 plus shipping. Graded copies are infrequent but typically command a premium if they reach Gem Mint status.
Condition Details
Visible surface scuffing and minor scratches on the coin centerpiece. Slight whitening visible on the bottom left corner and minor edge wear on the right side. Centering appears slightly shifted toward the bottom.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading. The current market value for raw bronze versions does not justify the $15-$25 grading fees. The surface wear on the coin specifically would likely prevent a high enough grade to make it profitable.
Card Description
Card features Hall of Fame Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway in his classic orange jersey (number 7) dropping back to pass. The card has a unique circular cutout featuring a bronze-colored coin with the Broncos logo and 'John Elway' engraved. The bottom text reads 'Minted Highlights'.
Notable Features
Includes a bronze-tone metal coin embedded into the card stock, which was the signature feature of the 1997 Pinnacle Mint set. Note that gold and silver versions of these coins were also produced at higher rarity tiers.
Authentication Notes
The card exhibits standard 1997 Pinnacle printing patterns. The coin appears original to the card with the correct engraving depth and bronzed finish.
Scanned: 2026-04-12T22:15:25.128656