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Hank Aaron

1954 Topps · #128

Baseball Art: Unknown Topps
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Market price
Insufficient
0 of 5 sales needed in 90 days
Last sale
$357,594
May 12, 2012 · SCP Auctions via PSA Auction Prices Realized
Record
$357,594
May 12, 2012
Population
2
PSA · as of Sep 26, 2026
Graded market value
—
Needs price + population
Sales, 12 months
0
Qualifying only
Cite this

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.

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

Updated · Only verified or cross-checked sales count · How we verify · Data: Markdown, JSON

Sales history

DateVersionGradePriceVenueStatusSource
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.

Graded population

VersionGraderGradeCountAs ofSource
Base #128 rookie cardPSA102Sep 26, 2026Open
Base #128 rookie cardPSA925Sep 26, 2026Open
Base #128 rookie cardPSA8194Sep 26, 2026Open
Base #128 rookie cardPSA7400Sep 26, 2026Open
Base #128 rookie cardPSA6742Sep 26, 2026Open
Base #128 rookie cardPSA51,010Sep 26, 2026Open
Base #128 rookie cardPSA41,188Sep 26, 2026Open
Base #128 rookie cardPSA3888Sep 26, 2026Open

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.

Break-even chance of a PSA 10
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Enter a grading cost to calculate.

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]

Identity note: PSA CardFacts uses Henry Aaron as the subject name; the slug and collector searches often use Hank Aaron. This entry treats them as the same card identity while preserving the card number and set.
Why collectors look this card up: Aaron rookie has repeated six-figure PSA 9 coverage; benchmark vintage baseball RC. source 1

What people get wrong about this card

A 1954 Topps Aaron has one price regardless of grade.
PSA CardFacts shows major differences between Auth, PSA 5, PSA 8, PSA 9, and PSA 10 observations. Ch03 requires exact grade and condition separation.
The PSA population count equals the print run.
PSA population is a count of PSA-graded examples, not the number printed or surviving. Ch02 explicitly separates population from print run.
A rookie-card label guarantees appreciation.
Ch10 rejects guaranteed future-price claims. The evidence supports documenting identity, comps, condition, and risk, not predicting price movement.

Based on the claims our guides decline to adopt: Risk and strategy · Case studies and corrections

Frequently asked questions

How much is a 1954 Topps Hank Aaron PSA 9 worth?
The opened PSA record lists a PSA 9 sale at $600,000 on 2023-06-14, but current value requires current exact comps. Source: 1. [1]
How much is a 1954 Topps Hank Aaron PSA 10 worth?
The opened PSA record lists a PSA 10 sale at $357,594 on 2012-05-12; that old sale should not be treated as a current price without newer comps. Source: 1. [1]
How many PSA 10 copies exist?
PSA CardFacts showed 2 PSA 10 copies on the accessed 2026-09-26 record. Source: 1. [1]
How many PSA 9 copies exist?
PSA CardFacts showed 25 PSA 9 copies on the accessed 2026-09-26 record. Source: 1. [1]
What condition problems are common on 1954 Topps Hank Aaron?
PSA CardFacts notes poor centering, print defects in the orange background, and chipping along the green reverse as condition obstacles. Source: 1. [1]
Is Henry Aaron #128 the same card collectors call Hank Aaron rookie?
Yes, the PSA record uses Henry Aaron for 1954 Topps #128, while collectors commonly search it as Hank Aaron. Source: 1. [1]

Sources

  1. 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.

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