1956 Topps #135 Mickey Mantle Gray Back SGC MINT 9

Sold For:

$54,000

Year:

1956

Auction:

2021 Fall

Lot #:

13

Category:

Featured

Graded MINT 9 by SGC. Magnificent ultra-high-grade example of the gray-back variety of this classic Mickey Mantle card. The 1956 Topps Mantle card is highly regarded by collectors on many counts. In addition to being a striking card with an exceptional design, this card dates from Mantle's Triple Crown season. Many consider this to be the quintessential Mantle card. This is a gorgeous high-grade example. Crisp and clean with vibrant colors, perfect clarity and registration, four strong corners, bright white borders, and centering slightly toward the top. Flawless reverse. This is the key card in the 1956 Topps set and one of the cornerstones to a high-grade collection of 1950s Mantle cards or classic 1950s cards.  Reserve $25,000.