--- title: "1954 Topps Hank Aaron #128 price, verified sales and population" url: https://cardvolume.com/sports/baseball/1954-topps-hank-aaron-128/ category: Sports cards updated: 2026-09-27 as_of: 2026-09-27 source: CardVolume (https://cardvolume.com) --- # 1954 Topps Hank Aaron #128: price, verified sales and population > 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. ## 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. ## 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 #128 rookie card | PSA 10 | — | 0 | $357,594 (2012-05-12) | $357,594 (2012-05-12) | 2 | | Base #128 rookie card | PSA 9 | — | 0 | $600,000 (2023-06-14) | $600,000 (2023-06-14) | 25 | | Base #128 rookie card | PSA 8 | — | 0 | $45,600 (2023-08-13) | $45,600 (2023-08-13) | 194 | | Base #128 rookie card | PSA 7 | — | 0 | $15,652 (2025-09-29) | $15,652 (2025-09-29) | 400 | | Base #128 rookie card | PSA 6 | $14,150 | 5 | $16,800 (2026-09-21) | $20,295 (2026-09-21) | 742 | | Base #128 rookie card | PSA 5 | $8,378 | 5 | $8,000 (2026-08-22) | $14,400 (2026-07-13) | 1,010 | | Base #128 rookie card | PSA 4 | — | 0 | $2,940 (2025-09-29) | $4,089 (2025-06-14) | 1,188 | | Base #128 rookie card | PSA 3 | $6,100 | 5 | $6,100 (2026-09-07) | $7,200 (2026-08-07) | 888 | | Base #128 rookie card | PSA Auth | — | 0 | $3,239 (2026-06-15) | $3,239 (2026-06-15) | — | ## 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 | |---|---|---|---:|---|---|---| | 2026-09-21 | Base #128 rookie card | PSA 6 | $12,915 | included | Robert Edward Auctions via PSA | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/107834650/psa) | | 2026-09-21 | Base #128 rookie card | PSA 6 | $20,295 | included | Robert Edward Auctions via PSA | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/107834650/psa) | | 2026-09-21 | Base #128 rookie card | PSA 6 | $16,800 | included | Fanatics Collect via PSA | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/107834650/psa) | | 2026-09-07 | Base #128 rookie card | PSA 3 | $6,100 | not stated | eBay via PSA | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/78544473/psa) | | 2026-08-31 | Base #128 rookie card | PSA 3 | $5,100 | not stated | eBay via PSA | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/78544473/psa) | | 2026-08-24 | Base #128 rookie card | PSA 3 | $6,700 | not stated | eBay via PSA | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/78544473/psa) | | 2026-08-22 | Base #128 rookie card | PSA 5 | $8,000 | not stated | eBay via PSA | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/11910723/psa) | | 2026-08-20 | Base #128 rookie card | PSA 5 | $8,378 | not stated | eBay via PSA | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/11910723/psa) | | 2026-08-17 | Base #128 rookie card | PSA 6 | $14,150 | not stated | eBay via PSA | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/107834650/psa) | | 2026-08-16 | Base #128 rookie card | PSA 6 | $13,099 | not stated | eBay via PSA | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/107834650/psa) | | 2026-08-07 | Base #128 rookie card | PSA 3 | $7,200 | not stated | eBay via PSA | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/78544473/psa) | | 2026-08-07 | Base #128 rookie card | PSA 3 | $5,555 | not stated | eBay via PSA | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/78544473/psa) | | 2026-08-01 | Base #128 rookie card | PSA 5 | $7,969 | not stated | eBay via PSA | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/11910723/psa) | | 2026-07-13 | Base #128 rookie card | PSA 5 | $14,400 | included | Fanatics Collect via PSA | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/11910723/psa) | | 2026-07-13 | Base #128 rookie card | PSA 5 | $9,300 | included | Fanatics Collect via PSA | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/11910723/psa) | | 2026-06-15 | Base #128 rookie card | PSA Auth | $3,239 | excluded | eBay via PSA Auction Prices Realized | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/baseball-cards/1954-topps/henry-aaron-128/24452) | | 2026-06-01 | Base #128 rookie card | PSA 5 | $9,067 | excluded | eBay via PSA Auction Prices Realized | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/baseball-cards/1954-topps/henry-aaron-128/24452) | | 2025-10-27 | Base #128 rookie card | PSA 6 | $14,877 | excluded | eBay via PSA Auction Prices Realized | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/baseball-cards/1954-topps/henry-aaron-128/24452) | | 2025-09-29 | Base #128 rookie card | PSA 4 | $2,940 | not stated | eBay via PSA | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/16855538/psa) | | 2025-09-29 | Base #128 rookie card | PSA 7 | $15,652 | excluded | eBay via PSA Auction Prices Realized | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/baseball-cards/1954-topps/henry-aaron-128/24452) | | 2025-06-14 | Base #128 rookie card | PSA 4 | $4,089 | not stated | eBay via PSA | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/16855538/psa) | | 2025-04-29 | Base #128 rookie card | PSA 4 | $2,414 | not stated | eBay via PSA | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/16855538/psa) | | 2023-08-13 | Base #128 rookie card | PSA 8 | $45,600 | excluded | Robert Edward Auctions via PSA Auction Prices Realized | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/baseball-cards/1954-topps/henry-aaron-128/24452) | | 2023-06-14 | Base #128 rookie card | PSA 9 | $600,000 | excluded | Goldin Auctions via PSA Auction Prices Realized | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/baseball-cards/1954-topps/henry-aaron-128/24452) | | 2012-05-12 | Base #128 rookie card | PSA 10 | $357,594 | excluded | SCP Auctions via PSA Auction Prices Realized | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/baseball-cards/1954-topps/henry-aaron-128/24452) | ## How to identify each version - **Base #128 rookie card**: Identify as 1954 Topps #128 Henry/Hank Aaron, Milwaukee Braves. Separate by grader, numerical grade, qualifiers, autograph status, and certification number. **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 this card matters 1954 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. ## Identifying the exact version The 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. ## What moves the price between versions and grades PSA 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. ## Authenticity checks Compare 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. ## Common misconceptions - **Myth:** A 1954 Topps Aaron has one price regardless of grade. **What the evidence says:** PSA CardFacts shows major differences between Auth, PSA 5, PSA 8, PSA 9, and PSA 10 observations. Ch03 requires exact grade and condition separation. - **Myth:** The PSA population count equals the print run. **What the evidence says:** PSA population is a count of PSA-graded examples, not the number printed or surviving. Ch02 explicitly separates population from print run. - **Myth:** A rookie-card label guarantees appreciation. **What the evidence says:** Ch10 rejects guaranteed future-price claims. The evidence supports documenting identity, comps, condition, and risk, not predicting price movement. ## FAQ ### 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. ### 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. ### How many PSA 10 copies exist? PSA CardFacts showed 2 PSA 10 copies on the accessed 2026-09-26 record. Source: 1. ### How many PSA 9 copies exist? PSA CardFacts showed 25 PSA 9 copies on the accessed 2026-09-26 record. Source: 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. ### 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. ## Sources 1. [1954 Topps Henry Aaron #128](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/baseball-cards/1954-topps/henry-aaron-128/24452) (PSA CardFacts) ## How to cite > 1954 Topps Hank Aaron #128. CardVolume, https://cardvolume.com/sports/baseball/1954-topps-hank-aaron-128/ (accessed 2026-09-27). Machine-readable: https://cardvolume.com/api/v1/cards/sports--baseball--1954-topps-hank-aaron-128.json · Method: https://cardvolume.com/methodology/