Icons & Immortals: High-End Sports Memorabilia and Card Auction
Lot 475:
Description
BID PER WHAT YOU SEE IN THE PHOTO, NOT THE AI GENERATED TITLES AND DESCRIPTIONS! 1988 Topps Baseball Coins Collection Lot of Approx. 55-60 Including Nolan Ryan and Cal Ripken Jr.
This is a comprehensive collection of approximately 55 to 60 vintage 1988 Topps Baseball Coins. These metal-rimmed inserts were a popular "oddball" set produced by the Topps Company in the late 1980s. The lot represents a nearly complete run of the 60-coin set and features an elite selection of Hall of Famers and era-defining superstars. Key players identified in this collection include Nolan Ryan (Houston Astros), Cal Ripken Jr. (Baltimore Orioles), Rickey Henderson (New York Yankees), Tony Gwynn (San Diego Padres), George Brett (Kansas City Royals), Mike Schmidt (Philadelphia Phillies), Roger Clemens (Boston Red Sox), Ozzie Smith (St. Louis Cardinals), Wade Boggs (Boston Red Sox), Reggie Jackson (Oakland A’s), Ryne Sandberg (Chicago Cubs), Don Mattingly (Yankees), Eddie Murray (Orioles), Darryl Strawberry (Mets), Jose Canseco (A’s), and Kirby Puckett (Twins). Each coin is constructed with a metal shell housing a full-color printed insert featuring a player portrait and a decorative banner with the player’s name, team, and position.
Condition report:
The collection is in overall Very Good to Excellent (VG-EX) condition. The color registration on the printed inserts remains bright and vibrant with minimal fading across the lot. The metal rims, featuring both gold-tone and silver-tone finishes, show light, age-appropriate surface wear and minor scuffing. There are no signs of significant rusting, denting, or heavy scratching on the faces of the coins. The inserts appear securely seated within their metal frames.
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