Hank Aaron
1954 Topps · #128
Hank Aaron #128 (Base #128 rookie card, PSA 10): last verified sale $357,594 on May 12, 2012 (SCP Auctions via PSA Auction Prices Realized). Not enough verified sales in the last 90 days for a market price. Source: CardVolume, cardvolume.com/sports/baseball/1954-topps-hank-aaron-128/, as of Sep 27, 2026.
Hank Aaron #128 (Base #128 rookie card, PSA 9): last verified sale $600,000 on Jun 14, 2023 (Goldin Auctions via PSA Auction Prices Realized). Not enough verified sales in the last 90 days for a market price. Source: CardVolume, cardvolume.com/sports/baseball/1954-topps-hank-aaron-128/, as of Sep 27, 2026.
Hank Aaron #128 (Base #128 rookie card, PSA 8): last verified sale $45,600 on Aug 13, 2023 (Robert Edward Auctions via PSA Auction Prices Realized). Not enough verified sales in the last 90 days for a market price. Source: CardVolume, cardvolume.com/sports/baseball/1954-topps-hank-aaron-128/, as of Sep 27, 2026.
Hank Aaron #128 (Base #128 rookie card, PSA 7): last verified sale $15,652 on Sep 29, 2025 (eBay via PSA Auction Prices Realized). Not enough verified sales in the last 90 days for a market price. Source: CardVolume, cardvolume.com/sports/baseball/1954-topps-hank-aaron-128/, as of Sep 27, 2026.
Hank Aaron #128 (Base #128 rookie card, PSA 6): $14,150 market price, median of 5 verified sales between Aug 16, 2026 and Sep 21, 2026 (range $12,915–$20,295). Source: CardVolume, cardvolume.com/sports/baseball/1954-topps-hank-aaron-128/, as of Sep 27, 2026.
Hank Aaron #128 (Base #128 rookie card, PSA 5): $8,378 market price, median of 5 verified sales between Jul 13, 2026 and Aug 22, 2026 (range $7,969–$14,400). Source: CardVolume, cardvolume.com/sports/baseball/1954-topps-hank-aaron-128/, as of Sep 27, 2026.
Hank Aaron #128 (Base #128 rookie card, PSA 4): last verified sale $2,940 on Sep 29, 2025 (eBay via PSA). Not enough verified sales in the last 90 days for a market price. Source: CardVolume, cardvolume.com/sports/baseball/1954-topps-hank-aaron-128/, as of Sep 27, 2026.
Hank Aaron #128 (Base #128 rookie card, PSA 3): $6,100 market price, median of 5 verified sales between Aug 7, 2026 and Sep 7, 2026 (range $5,100–$7,200). Source: CardVolume, cardvolume.com/sports/baseball/1954-topps-hank-aaron-128/, as of Sep 27, 2026.
Hank Aaron #128 (Base #128 rookie card, PSA Auth): last verified sale $3,239 on Jun 15, 2026 (eBay via PSA Auction Prices Realized). Not enough verified sales in the last 90 days for a market price. Source: CardVolume, cardvolume.com/sports/baseball/1954-topps-hank-aaron-128/, as of Sep 27, 2026.
Values as of Sep 27, 2026 in USD. Market price = median of at least 5 qualifying sales of this exact version and grade in the last 90 days. Methodology
Key facts
- CardVolume lists 25 verified sales of the 1954 Topps Hank Aaron #128 as of September 27, 2026.
- The Base #128 rookie card PSA 6 market price is $14,150, the median of 5 verified sales between August 16, 2026 and September 21, 2026.
- The Base #128 rookie card PSA 5 market price is $8,378, the median of 5 verified sales between July 13, 2026 and August 22, 2026.
- The Base #128 rookie card PSA 3 market price is $6,100, the median of 5 verified sales between August 7, 2026 and September 7, 2026.
- The highest verified sale on record is $600,000 for a Base #128 rookie card PSA 9 on June 14, 2023 at Goldin Auctions via PSA Auction Prices Realized.
- The graded market value of tracked grades (market price × graded population) is $24,377,648.
Updated · Only verified or cross-checked sales count · How we verify · Data: Markdown, JSON
Sales history
| Date | Version | Grade | Price | Venue | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2026 | Base #128 rookie card | PSA 6 · cert 04771130 | $12,915 incl. buyer's premium | Robert Edward Auctions via PSA auction Lot september-2026-201150 | Cross-checked | Open |
| Sep 21, 2026 | Base #128 rookie card | PSA 6 · cert 115450737 | $20,295 incl. buyer's premium | Robert Edward Auctions via PSA auction Lot september-2026-198732. Reported as a record for this grade | Cross-checked | Open |
| Sep 21, 2026 | Base #128 rookie card | PSA 6 · cert 44900651 | $16,800 incl. buyer's premium | Fanatics Collect via PSA auction Lot 6493340 | Cross-checked | Open |
| Sep 7, 2026 | Base #128 rookie card | PSA 3 · cert 31811815 | $6,100 | eBay via PSA best offer Lot 198616475921 | Cross-checked | Open |
| Aug 31, 2026 | Base #128 rookie card | PSA 3 · cert 24734674 | $5,100 | eBay via PSA auction Lot 267746628015 | Cross-checked | Open |
| Aug 24, 2026 | Base #128 rookie card | PSA 3 · cert 52906587 | $6,700 | eBay via PSA auction Lot 117363485707 | Cross-checked | Open |
| Aug 22, 2026 | Base #128 rookie card | PSA 5 · cert 43719911 | $8,000 | eBay via PSA best offer Lot 298168672811 | Cross-checked | Open |
| Aug 20, 2026 | Base #128 rookie card | PSA 5 · cert 30827161 | $8,378 | eBay via PSA auction Lot 278277397294 | Cross-checked | Open |
| Aug 17, 2026 | Base #128 rookie card | PSA 6 · cert 161783500 | $14,150 | eBay via PSA auction Lot 318703018691 | Cross-checked | Open |
| Aug 16, 2026 | Base #128 rookie card | PSA 6 · cert 21677329 | $13,099 | eBay via PSA best offer Lot 198364371961 | Cross-checked | Open |
| Aug 7, 2026 | Base #128 rookie card | PSA 3 · cert 128415748 | $7,200 | eBay via PSA best offer Lot 407119902258. Reported as a record for this grade | Cross-checked | Open |
| Aug 7, 2026 | Base #128 rookie card | PSA 3 · cert 52349978 | $5,555 | eBay via PSA best offer Lot 257663083876 | Cross-checked | Open |
| Aug 1, 2026 | Base #128 rookie card | PSA 5 · cert 31471703 | $7,969 | eBay via PSA auction Lot 117322022210 | Cross-checked | Open |
| Jul 13, 2026 | Base #128 rookie card | PSA 5 · cert 23872839 | $14,400 incl. buyer's premium | Fanatics Collect via PSA auction Lot 6171743. Reported as a record for this grade | Cross-checked | Open |
| Jul 13, 2026 | Base #128 rookie card | PSA 5 · cert 42359659 | $9,300 incl. buyer's premium | Fanatics Collect via PSA auction Lot 6170454 | Cross-checked | Open |
| Jun 15, 2026 | Base #128 rookie card | PSA Auth · cert 53823233 | $3,239 hammer, excl. premium | eBay via PSA Auction Prices Realized auction PSA APR lists eBay auction lot 800123707333. | Cross-checked | Open |
| Jun 1, 2026 | Base #128 rookie card | PSA 5 · cert 19195988 | $9,067 hammer, excl. premium | eBay via PSA Auction Prices Realized auction PSA APR lists eBay auction lot 267662604463. | Cross-checked | Open |
| Oct 27, 2025 | Base #128 rookie card | PSA 6 · cert 107834650 | $14,877 hammer, excl. premium | eBay via PSA Auction Prices Realized auction PSA APR lists eBay auction lot 267431902598. | Cross-checked | Open |
| Sep 29, 2025 | Base #128 rookie card | PSA 4 · cert 41347794 | $2,940 | eBay via PSA auction Lot 397082557430 | Cross-checked | Open |
| Sep 29, 2025 | Base #128 rookie card | PSA 7 · cert 05092182 | $15,652 hammer, excl. premium | eBay via PSA Auction Prices Realized auction PSA APR lists eBay auction lot 267405412560. | Cross-checked | Open |
| Jun 14, 2025 | Base #128 rookie card | PSA 4 · cert 84134739 | $4,089 | eBay via PSA fixed Lot 197344583247 | Cross-checked | Open |
| Apr 29, 2025 | Base #128 rookie card | PSA 4 · cert 41347794 | $2,414 | eBay via PSA auction Lot 365553834251 | Cross-checked | Open |
| Mar 31, 2025 | Base #128 rookie card | PSA 4 · cert 16855538 | $2,425 | eBay via PSA auction Lot 276972886328 | Excluded | Open |
| Aug 13, 2023 | Base #128 rookie card | PSA 8 · cert 14233335 | $45,600 hammer, excl. premium | Robert Edward Auctions via PSA Auction Prices Realized auction PSA APR lists REA 2023 Summer lot 997. Buyer premium status not stated on PSA … | Cross-checked | Open |
| Jun 14, 2023 | Base #128 rookie card | PSA 9 · cert 45115305 | $600,000 hammer, excl. premium | Goldin Auctions via PSA Auction Prices Realized auction PSA APR lists Goldin 100: Part 1 lot 26. Buyer premium status not stated on PS… | Cross-checked | Open |
| May 12, 2012 | Base #128 rookie card | PSA 10 · cert 50032115 | $357,594 hammer, excl. premium | SCP Auctions via PSA Auction Prices Realized auction PSA APR lists SCP Auctions May 2012 Premier Internet Auction lot 7. Buyer prem… | Cross-checked | 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 #128 rookie card · PSA 10
Fewer than two qualifying sales for PSA 10; no chart.
Base #128 rookie card · PSA 9
Fewer than two qualifying sales for PSA 9; no chart.
Base #128 rookie card · PSA 8
Fewer than two qualifying sales for PSA 8; no chart.
Base #128 rookie card · PSA 7
Fewer than two qualifying sales for PSA 7; no chart.
Base #128 rookie card · PSA 6
Base #128 rookie card · PSA 5
Base #128 rookie card · PSA 4
Base #128 rookie card · PSA 3
Base #128 rookie card · PSA Auth
Fewer than two qualifying sales for PSA Auth; no chart.
Graded population
| Version | Grader | Grade | Count | As of | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base #128 rookie card | PSA | 10 | 2 | Sep 26, 2026 | Open |
| Base #128 rookie card | PSA | 9 | 25 | Sep 26, 2026 | Open |
| Base #128 rookie card | PSA | 8 | 194 | Sep 26, 2026 | Open |
| Base #128 rookie card | PSA | 7 | 400 | Sep 26, 2026 | Open |
| Base #128 rookie card | PSA | 6 | 742 | Sep 26, 2026 | Open |
| Base #128 rookie card | PSA | 5 | 1,010 | Sep 26, 2026 | Open |
| Base #128 rookie card | PSA | 4 | 1,188 | Sep 26, 2026 | Open |
| Base #128 rookie card | PSA | 3 | 888 | Sep 26, 2026 | Open |
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
Prefilled with the latest qualifying sale for each grade where one exists. Replace any value with your own. We never suggest what grade your copy will get.
Formula from Grading: condition, uncertainty, and economics: grading pays only if your honest chance of the high grade exceeds (raw net + cost − other-outcome net) ÷ (high-grade net − other-outcome net). The 13% fee is an editable assumption, not a quoted tariff.
About Hank Aaron
1954 Topps #128 Hank Aaron is the recognized Topps rookie card of Henry 'Hank' Aaron. Collectors search for it because it is a key postwar baseball rookie with deep auction history and strong grade sensitivity.
Why this card matters
Verified fact1954 Topps #128 matters because it is Aaron's widely recognized Topps rookie card and one of the major postwar baseball issues. PSA CardFacts describes it as the key card in the 1954 Topps set and notes common condition obstacles such as centering, orange-background print defects, and chipping on the green reverse. Under ch09, the card's demand is not just the athlete name; it is the exact 1954 Topps #128 issue, the rookie-card role, the condition profile, and the specific third-party grade. [1]
Identifying the exact version
AnalysisThe exact identity is 1954 Topps #128 Henry Aaron, base card, English, Milwaukee Braves, with no autograph or parallel unless explicitly present. Do not mix it with later Hank Aaron Topps cards, signed copies, reprints, altered examples, or different grades. PSA CardFacts records the subject as Henry Aaron, while the hobby commonly searches Hank Aaron. For valuation, record grader, grade, qualifier, cert, and whether the card is authenticated only, numerically graded, or autographed. [1]
What moves the price between versions and grades
Verified factPSA CardFacts shows large grade separation. The opened record lists a PSA 10 sale at $357,594 on 2012-05-12, a PSA 9 sale at $600,000 on 2023-06-14, and recent lower-grade eBay sales such as PSA 5 at $9,067 on 2026-06-01 and authenticated at $3,239 on 2026-06-15. Those observations show why ch03 requires exact comps: an authenticated copy, a PSA 5, a PSA 8, and a PSA 9 are different markets, even though all are #128. [1]
Authenticity checks
AnalysisCompare against official references; multiple checks; no destructive tests; copied cert numbers exist. For 1954 Topps Aaron, check the card size, front image, card number, back text and color, paper stock, registration, corner wear, surface, centering, print defects, and any trimming or recoloring signs. PSA notes green-back chipping and orange-background print defects as condition concerns. For slabs, verify the certification record and compare images, but do not treat a cert lookup as complete authentication because copied numbers and reused images can appear in listings. [1]
What people get wrong about this card
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Frequently asked questions
How much is a 1954 Topps Hank Aaron PSA 9 worth?
How much is a 1954 Topps Hank Aaron PSA 10 worth?
How many PSA 10 copies exist?
How many PSA 9 copies exist?
What condition problems are common on 1954 Topps Hank Aaron?
Is Henry Aaron #128 the same card collectors call Hank Aaron rookie?
Sources
- 1954 Topps Henry Aaron #128 — PSA CardFacts (accessed Sep 26, 2026)
Not yet established
- No original 1954 Topps print-run statement was found.
- Buyer-premium inclusion for non-eBay PSA APR auction-house entries was not stated on the opened PSA page.
- SGC, CGC, and other-grader populations were not verified.
Research: Codex research pass (live web) · automated source checks · independent cross-check · generated Sep 26, 2026 · reviewed by CardVolume editorial (owner-approved) on Sep 27, 2026 · updated Sep 27, 2026. Found an error? Report it.