Mickey Mantle 1952 Topps
1952 Topps Baseball · #311
Values as of Sep 26, 2026 in USD. Market price = median of at least 5 qualifying sales of this exact version and grade in the last 90 days. Methodology
Sales history
| Date | Version | Grade | Price | Venue | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 23, 2026 | Base | PSA 8 | $3,721,000 incl. premium | Heritage Auctions auction | Cross-checked | Open |
| Aug 22, 2026 | Base | PSA 7 | $716,750 incl. premium | Heritage Auctions auction | Cross-checked | Open |
| Aug 20, 2023 | Base | SGC 9 | $4,500,000 incl. premium | Heritage Auctions auction | Cross-checked | Open |
| Aug 27, 2022 | Base | SGC 9.5 | $12,600,000 incl. premium | Heritage Auctions auction | Cross-checked | Open |
| Apr 19, 2018 | Base | PSA 9 | $2,880,000 incl. premium | Heritage Auctions auction | Excluded | Open |
Verified: an editor or automated check confirmed the figure on the source page. Cross-checked: an independent second research pass reopened the source and confirmed it. Reported: cited by research but not re-checked; never used in metrics. 1 sale was excluded (reasons on hover). Asking prices are never listed here.
Price chart
Base · PSA 8
Fewer than two qualifying sales for PSA 8; no chart.
Base · PSA 7
Fewer than two qualifying sales for PSA 7; no chart.
Base · SGC 9.5
Fewer than two qualifying sales for SGC 9.5; no chart.
Base · SGC 9
Fewer than two qualifying sales for SGC 9; no chart.
Graded population
Population counts copies graded by one company in one grade. It is not a print run and it grows with every submission. Why population is not print run
Grading math for this card
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About Mickey Mantle 1952 Topps
The 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle #311 is the most searched postwar baseball card because it joins Mantle’s career significance with the famous Topps high-number story. It is also frequently misdescribed as Mantle’s true rookie, so exact issue identification matters before pricing.
Why this card matters
Verified factThe 1952 Topps Mantle #311 is the first card of the high-number range in the landmark 1952 Topps Baseball set and has become the central postwar baseball-card reference point. Heritage’s $12,600,000 sale of the SGC Mint+ 9.5 Rosen Find copy in August 2022 explains why searchers often start with this card when researching high-end sports cards. That sale does not make lower-grade examples equivalent; it documents one exceptional copy with a stated provenance and grade. [1][2]
Identifying the exact version
Verified factIdentify it as 1952 Topps Baseball #311, English, standard Topps issue, then record grade, grader, qualifier, and provenance if present. Do not merge it with Mantle’s 1951 Bowman card, later Topps reprints, autograph cards, or modern tribute issues. Heritage’s own lot text for a 2026 PSA 7 example states that it is not Mantle’s true rookie card, even though it became the public face of vintage baseball collecting. That distinction is essential for clean comparables. [3]
What moves the price between versions and grades
Verified factCondition, provenance, grader, and auction timing dominate the sourced differences. The SGC 9.5 Rosen Find example sold for $12,600,000 in 2022; Heritage’s archive also lists an SGC 9 at $4,500,000 in 2023, a PSA 8 at $3,721,000 in 2026, and a PSA 7 at $716,750 in 2026. Those records should not be blended into one “Mantle price.” The correct comp set separates SGC 9.5, SGC 9, PSA 8, PSA 7, signed copies, qualifiers, and altered examples. [1][4]
Authenticity checks
AnalysisCompare against official grading data, the exact 1952 Topps design, and clear front/back images; use multiple checks and do not rely on one anecdote about the high-number story. For slabs, match cert details, label, card number, grade, and holder images where available, then inspect the visible card for trimming, restoration, recoloring, paper loss, and qualifier issues. Do not perform destructive tests. Because copied cert numbers exist, a cert lookup is only one part of authenticating the physical item offered. [5]
What people get wrong about this card
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Frequently asked questions
How much did the record 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle #311 sell for?
Is the 1952 Topps Mantle his true rookie card?
What did a PSA 8 sell for recently?
What did a PSA 7 sell for recently?
How many PSA 10 copies exist?
Sources
- 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle #311 SGC Mint+ 9.5 Rosen Find Lot #53014 — Heritage Auctions (accessed Sep 26, 2026)
- '52 Mantle card found in attic sold for $12.6M — MLB.com (accessed Sep 26, 2026)
- 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle #311 PSA NM 7 Lot #80139 — Heritage Auctions (accessed Sep 26, 2026)
- Heritage Auctions Search: 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle #311 Results — Heritage Auctions (accessed Sep 26, 2026)
- 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle #311 PSA Mint 9 Lot #80477 — Heritage Auctions (accessed Sep 26, 2026)
Not yet established
- A current live PSA population table for all grades was not fully captured in this batch.
- No official Topps production quantity was found.
Research: Codex research pass (live web) · automated source checks · independent cross-check · generated Sep 26, 2026 · awaiting editor review · updated Sep 26, 2026. Found an error? Report it.