---
title: "1952 Topps Baseball Mickey Mantle #311 price, verified sales and population"
url: https://cardvolume.com/sports/baseball/1952-topps-mickey-mantle-311/
category: Sports cards
updated: 2026-09-28
as_of: 2026-11-11
source: CardVolume (https://cardvolume.com)
---

# 1952 Topps Baseball Mickey Mantle #311: price, verified sales and population

> 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.

## Key facts

- CardVolume lists 29 verified sales of the 1952 Topps Baseball Mickey Mantle #311 as of November 11, 2026.
- No grade has the 5 verified sales in 90 days needed for a market price; the most recent verified sale was $85,000 for a Base PSA 1 on August 29, 2026 at eBay.
- The highest verified sale on record is $12,600,000 for a Base SGC 9.5 on August 27, 2022 at Heritage Auctions.

## Market price by version and grade

Market price = median of at least 5 verified sales in the last 90 days for that exact version, grader and grade. "—" means not enough verified sales.

| Version | Grade | Market price | Sales in window | Last verified sale | Record sale | Population |
|---|---|---:|---:|---|---|---:|
| Base | PSA 8 | — | 1 | $3,721,000 (2026-08-23) | $3,721,000 (2026-08-23) | — |
| Base | PSA 7 | — | 1 | $716,750 (2026-08-22) | $716,750 (2026-08-22) | — |
| Base | PSA 6 | — | 0 | $153,100 (2025-03-08) | $300,000 (2022-10-01) | — |
| Base | PSA 5 | — | 0 | $200,080 (2026-05-16) | $213,500 (2026-02-22) | — |
| Base | PSA 4.5 | — | 0 | $117,000 (2025-08-18) | $117,000 (2025-08-18) | — |
| Base | PSA 4 | — | 0 | $40,200 (2025-11-03) | $70,100 (2025-09-21) | — |
| Base | PSA 3.5 | — | 1 | $390,400 (2026-08-23) | $390,400 (2026-08-23) | — |
| Base | PSA 3 | — | 0 | $422.00 (2025-01-20) | $422.00 (2025-01-20) | — |
| Base | PSA 2.5 | — | 0 | $60,100 (2025-06-17) | $60,100 (2025-06-17) | — |
| Base | PSA 2 | — | 0 | $45,650 (2025-07-24) | $47,100 (2025-06-22) | — |
| Base | PSA 1.5 | — | 0 | $47,908 (2025-06-21) | $50,250 (2025-05-25) | — |
| Base | PSA 1 | — | 3 | $85,000 (2026-08-29) | $85,000 (2026-08-29) | — |
| Base | PSA Auth | — | 0 | $37,700 (2024-11-04) | $37,700 (2024-11-04) | — |
| Base | SGC 9.5 | — | 0 | $12,600,000 (2022-08-27) | $12,600,000 (2022-08-27) | — |
| Base | SGC 9 | — | 0 | $4,500,000 (2023-08-20) | $4,500,000 (2023-08-20) | — |

## Verified sales

Each sale was confirmed on the linked page by an automated check or an independent second pass.

| Date | Version | Grade | Price (USD) | Buyer's premium | Venue | Source |
|---|---|---|---:|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-29 | Base | PSA 1 | $85,000 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.ebay.com/itm/274664776859) |
| 2026-08-23 | Base | PSA 3.5 | $390,400 | included | Heritage Auctions | [link](https://sports.ha.com/itm/baseball-cards/singles-1950-1959-/1952-topps-mickey-mantle-311-psa-vg-35-mba-silver-/a/50087-80140.s) |
| 2026-08-23 | Base | PSA 8 | $3,721,000 | included | Heritage Auctions | [link](https://sports.ha.com/c/search/results.zx?dept=3923&sold_status=1526~1524&archive_state=5327&mode=archive&auction_name=50087&auction_year=2026) |
| 2026-08-22 | Base | PSA 7 | $716,750 | included | Heritage Auctions | [link](https://sports.ha.com/itm/baseball-cards/singles-1950-1959-/1952-topps-mickey-mantle-311-psa-nm-7/a/50087-80139.s) |
| 2026-08-17 | Base | PSA 1 | $65,000 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.ebay.com/itm/365167435615) |
| 2026-08-17 | Base | PSA 1 | $60,000 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/30452110) |
| 2026-07-11 | Base | PSA 8 | $1,555,500 | included | Heritage Auctions | [link](https://sports.ha.com/c/search/results.zx?dept=3923&sold_status=1526~1524&archive_state=5327&mode=archive&auction_name=50086&auction_year=2026) |
| 2026-05-16 | Base | PSA 5 | $200,080 | not stated | Heritage Auctions | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/09008230/psa) |
| 2026-03-06 | Base | PSA 1 | $53,284 | included | Goldin | [link](https://goldin.co/auctions/1952-topps-311-mickey-mantle-psa-pr-1xtdaq) |
| 2026-02-22 | Base | PSA 5 | $213,500 | not stated | Goldin Auctions | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/09008230/psa) |
| 2025-12-21 | Base | PSA 8 | $1,555,500 | included | Heritage Auctions | [link](https://sports.ha.com/c/search/results.zx?dept=3923&sold_status=1526~1524&archive_state=5327&mode=archive&auction_name=50081&auction_year=2025) |
| 2025-11-03 | Base | PSA 4 | $40,200 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/baseball-cards/1952-topps/mickey-mantle-311/23330) |
| 2025-09-25 | Base | PSA 1 | $28,690 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/baseball-cards/1952-topps/mickey-mantle-311/23330) |
| 2025-09-21 | Base | PSA 4 | $70,100 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/baseball-cards/1952-topps/mickey-mantle-311/23330) |
| 2025-08-18 | Base | PSA 4.5 | $117,000 | not stated | Robert Edward Auctions | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/22848124/psa) |
| 2025-08-10 | Base | PSA 7 | $347,700 | not stated | Goldin Auctions | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/02012399/psa) |
| 2025-07-24 | Base | PSA 2 | $45,650 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/baseball-cards/1952-topps/mickey-mantle-311/23330) |
| 2025-06-22 | Base | PSA 2 | $47,100 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/baseball-cards/1952-topps/mickey-mantle-311/23330) |
| 2025-06-21 | Base | PSA 1.5 | $47,908 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/baseball-cards/1952-topps/mickey-mantle-311/23330) |
| 2025-06-17 | Base | PSA 2.5 | $60,100 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/baseball-cards/1952-topps/mickey-mantle-311/23330) |
| 2025-05-25 | Base | PSA 1.5 | $50,250 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/baseball-cards/1952-topps/mickey-mantle-311/23330) |
| 2025-05-05 | Base | PSA 1 | $30,100 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/baseball-cards/1952-topps/mickey-mantle-311/23330) |
| 2025-03-08 | Base | PSA 6 | $153,100 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/baseball-cards/1952-topps/mickey-mantle-311/23330) |
| 2025-01-20 | Base | PSA 3 | $422.00 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/baseball-cards/1952-topps/mickey-mantle-311/23330) |
| 2024-11-04 | Base | PSA Auth | $37,700 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/baseball-cards/1952-topps/mickey-mantle-311/23330) |
| 2023-08-20 | Base | SGC 9 | $4,500,000 | included | Heritage Auctions | [link](https://sports.ha.com/c/search/results.zx?archive_state=5327&layout=gallery&mode=archive&page=72~1&sb=1&si=2&sold_status=1526&sports_sub_category=822) |
| 2023-08-19 | Base | SGC 9 | $4,500,000 | included | Heritage Auctions | [link](https://sports.ha.com/itm/baseball-cards/singles-1950-1959-/1952-topps-mickey-mantle-311-sgc-mint-9/a/50063-80026.s) |
| 2022-10-01 | Base | PSA 6 | $300,000 | included | Heritage Auctions | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/baseball-cards/1952-topps/mickey-mantle-311/23330) |
| 2022-08-27 | Base | SGC 9.5 | $12,600,000 | included | Heritage Auctions | [link](https://sports.ha.com/itm/baseball-cards/singles-1950-1959-/1952-topps-mickey-mantle-311-sgc-mint-95-1985-rosen-find-finest-known-example-/a/50058-53014.s) |

## How to identify each version

- **Base**: Card #311 from 1952 Topps Baseball; it is part of the high-number run and should be separated from 1951 Bowman Mantle and later Mantle reprints or tribute cards.

**Identity note:** The 1952 Topps #311 is often called a rookie in popular writing, but Mantle’s earlier 1951 Bowman card exists; describe this as the 1952 Topps Mantle unless quoting a source.

## Why this card matters

The 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.

## Identifying the exact version

Identify 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.

## What moves the price between versions and grades

Condition, 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.

## Authenticity checks

Compare 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.

## Common misconceptions

- **Myth:** The 1952 Topps Mantle is Mantle’s only rookie card. **What the evidence says:** The opened Heritage description notes it is not his true rookie; compare the exact issue, not just the player name. This follows ch09 identity rules.
- **Myth:** The $12.6 million sale sets the value of every 1952 Mantle. **What the evidence says:** That was an SGC 9.5 Rosen Find example; other grades and graders have separate sale evidence. ch03 requires grade-specific comps.
- **Myth:** The high-number story establishes an exact surviving count. **What the evidence says:** The story supports historical scarcity context, not a counted print run or surviving population. ch02 distinguishes print run, population, and survival claims.

## FAQ

### How much did the record 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle #311 sell for?

The opened Heritage lot shows $12,600,000 for an SGC Mint+ 9.5 Rosen Find example sold on August 27, 2022. [source_ids: 1]

### Is the 1952 Topps Mantle his true rookie card?

No; the sourced Heritage description for a PSA 7 example states it is not his true rookie card, even though it is the iconic Topps issue. [source_ids: 3]

### What did a PSA 8 sell for recently?

Heritage’s 2026 archive lists a PSA NM-MT 8 example sold for $3,721,000 on August 23, 2026. [source_ids: 4]

### What did a PSA 7 sell for recently?

A Heritage lot page shows a PSA NM 7 sold for $716,750 on August 22, 2026. [source_ids: 3]

### How many PSA 10 copies exist?

A 2018 Heritage lot description stated that PSA had three examples graded higher than PSA 9, but a current live PSA population page was not opened for a full current count in this batch. [source_ids: 5]

## Sources

1. [1952 Topps Mickey Mantle #311 SGC Mint+ 9.5 Rosen Find Lot #53014](https://sports.ha.com/itm/baseball-cards/singles-1950-1959-/1952-topps-mickey-mantle-311-sgc-mint-95-1985-rosen-find-finest-known-example-/a/50058-53014.s) (Heritage Auctions)
2. ['52 Mantle card found in attic sold for $12.6M](https://www.mlb.com/news/1952-mickey-mantle-baseball-card-record-price) (MLB.com)
3. [1952 Topps Mickey Mantle #311 PSA NM 7 Lot #80139](https://sports.ha.com/itm/baseball-cards/singles-1950-1959-/1952-topps-mickey-mantle-311-psa-nm-7/a/50087-80139.s) (Heritage Auctions)
4. [Heritage Auctions Search: 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle #311 Results](https://sports.ha.com/c/search/results.zx?archive_state=5327&layout=gallery&mode=archive&page=72~1&sb=1&si=2&sold_status=1526&sports_sub_category=822) (Heritage Auctions)
5. [1952 Topps Mickey Mantle #311 PSA Mint 9 Lot #80477](https://sports.ha.com/itm/baseball-cards/singles-1950-1959-/1952-topps-mickey-mantle-311-psa-mint-9/a/50003-80477.s) (Heritage Auctions)

## How to cite

> 1952 Topps Baseball Mickey Mantle #311. CardVolume, https://cardvolume.com/sports/baseball/1952-topps-mickey-mantle-311/ (accessed 2026-11-11).

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