---
title: "1955 Topps Baseball Roberto Clemente #164 price, verified sales and population"
url: https://cardvolume.com/sports/baseball/1955-topps-roberto-clemente-164/
category: Sports cards
updated: 2026-09-27
as_of: 2026-09-27
source: CardVolume (https://cardvolume.com)
---

# 1955 Topps Baseball Roberto Clemente #164: price, verified sales and population

> The 1955 Topps Roberto Clemente #164 is the English Topps base rookie card of Roberto Clemente. Collectors search for it because it anchors the 1955 Topps set with other major rookies and is condition sensitive in higher PSA grades.

## Key facts

- CardVolume lists 25 verified sales of the 1955 Topps Baseball Roberto Clemente #164 as of September 27, 2026.
- No grade has the 5 verified sales in 90 days needed for a market price; the most recent verified sale was $56,120 for a Base PSA 7.5 on August 23, 2026 at Heritage Auctions.
- The highest verified sale on record is $1,107,000 for a Base PSA 9 on March 7, 2021 at Goldin 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 9 | — | 0 | $960,000 (2023-06-18) | $1,107,000 (2021-03-07) | — |
| Base | PSA 8.5 | — | 0 | $268,400 (2026-06-21) | $268,400 (2026-06-21) | — |
| Base | PSA 8 | — | 0 | $136,640 (2026-06-21) | $136,640 (2026-06-21) | 123 |
| Base | PSA 7.5 | — | 1 | $56,120 (2026-08-23) | $56,120 (2026-08-23) | — |
| Base | PSA 7 | — | 0 | $24,600 (2026-06-22) | $24,600 (2026-06-22) | 349 |
| Base | PSA 6.5 | — | 0 | $9,355 (2025-03-25) | $9,355 (2025-03-25) | — |
| Base | PSA 6 | — | 0 | $6,752 (2025-10-12) | $7,800 (2025-09-17) | 671 |
| Base | PSA 5 | — | 0 | $8,878 (2026-06-06) | $8,878 (2026-06-06) | 987 |
| Base | PSA 4.5 | — | 0 | $4,000 (2026-01-30) | $4,000 (2026-01-30) | — |
| Base | PSA 4 | — | 0 | $3,750 (2026-02-20) | $4,502 (2026-01-30) | — |
| Base | PSA 3 | — | 0 | $4,710 (2025-12-09) | $4,710 (2025-12-09) | — |
| Base | PSA 2.5 | — | 0 | $3,103 (2026-02-23) | $3,103 (2026-02-23) | — |
| Base | PSA 2 | — | 1 | $2,300 (2026-08-12) | $2,300 (2026-08-12) | — |
| Base | PSA 1.5 | — | 0 | $1,903 (2026-06-01) | $1,903 (2026-06-01) | — |
| Base | PSA 1 | — | 0 | $970.00 (2025-09-30) | $970.00 (2025-09-30) | — |
| Base | PSA Auth | — | 0 | $3,350 (2026-06-15) | $3,350 (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 |
|---|---|---|---:|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-23 | Base | PSA 7.5 | $56,120 | included | Heritage Auctions | [link](https://sports.ha.com/itm/baseball-cards/singles-1950-1959-/1955-topps-roberto-clemente-rookie-164-psa-nm-75/a/50087-80304.s) |
| 2026-08-12 | Base | PSA 2 | $2,300 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/40051773/psa) |
| 2026-06-28 | Base | PSA 7.5 | $47,000 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/22052330/psa) |
| 2026-06-22 | Base | PSA 7 | $21,000 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/64742263/psa) |
| 2026-06-22 | Base | PSA 7 | $24,600 | not stated | Fanatics Collect | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/64742263/psa) |
| 2026-06-21 | Base | PSA 8 | $136,640 | not stated | Goldin | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/06004425/psa) |
| 2026-06-21 | Base | PSA 8.5 | $268,400 | not stated | Goldin | [link](https://www.sportscardspro.com/game/baseball-cards-1955-topps/roberto-clemente-164) |
| 2026-06-15 | Base | PSA Auth | $3,350 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/baseball-cards/1955-topps/roberto-clemente-164/24758) |
| 2026-06-06 | Base | PSA 5 | $8,878 | not stated | Memory Lane | [link](https://bid.memorylaneinc.com/bids/bidplace?itemid=92764) |
| 2026-06-01 | Base | PSA 1.5 | $1,903 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/baseball-cards/1955-topps/roberto-clemente-164/24758) |
| 2026-02-23 | Base | PSA 2.5 | $3,103 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/baseball-cards/1955-topps/roberto-clemente-164/24758) |
| 2026-02-20 | Base | PSA 4 | $3,750 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/baseball-cards/1955-topps/roberto-clemente-164/24758) |
| 2026-01-30 | Base | PSA 4 | $4,502 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/baseball-cards/1955-topps/roberto-clemente-164/24758) |
| 2026-01-30 | Base | PSA 4.5 | $4,000 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/baseball-cards/1955-topps/roberto-clemente-164/24758) |
| 2026-01-02 | Base | PSA 2.5 | $2,550 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/baseball-cards/1955-topps/roberto-clemente-164/24758) |
| 2025-12-28 | Base | PSA 7 | $18,152 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/baseball-cards/1955-topps/roberto-clemente-164/24758) |
| 2025-12-09 | Base | PSA 3 | $4,710 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/baseball-cards/1955-topps/roberto-clemente-164/24758) |
| 2025-10-12 | Base | PSA 6 | $6,752 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/baseball-cards/1955-topps/roberto-clemente-164/24758) |
| 2025-09-30 | Base | PSA 1 | $970.00 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/baseball-cards/1955-topps/roberto-clemente-164/24758) |
| 2025-09-25 | Base | PSA 5 | $4,649 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/baseball-cards/1955-topps/roberto-clemente-164/24758) |
| 2025-09-17 | Base | PSA 6 | $7,800 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/baseball-cards/1955-topps/roberto-clemente-164/24758) |
| 2025-03-25 | Base | PSA 6.5 | $9,355 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/baseball-cards/1955-topps/roberto-clemente-164/24758) |
| 2023-09-09 | Base | PSA 8 | $66,599 | included | Memory Lane, Inc. | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/baseball-cards/1955-topps/roberto-clemente-164/24758) |
| 2023-06-18 | Base | PSA 9 | $960,000 | included | Robert Edward Auctions | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/baseball-cards/1955-topps/roberto-clemente-164/24758) |
| 2021-03-07 | Base | PSA 9 | $1,107,000 | included | Goldin Auctions | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/baseball-cards/1955-topps/roberto-clemente-164/24758) |

## How to identify each version

- **Base**: Horizontal 1955 Topps design, card number 164 on the back, Roberto Clemente name and Pittsburgh team identification; verify it is the original 1955 Topps issue, not a later reprint or tribute card.

**Identity note:** Seed identity was correct; the card is commonly treated as Clemente's official rookie card and is also a 1955 Topps high-number card.

## Why this card matters

PSA CardFacts identifies the 1955 Topps #164 Roberto Clemente as the Clemente card that receives the most collector attention and places it beside the debut cards of Sandy Koufax and Harmon Killebrew as a major anchor of the issue. The broader 1955 Topps set profile describes a 206-card horizontal baseball release with Clemente among the notable rookie classmates. The card matters because it combines a first-year Topps baseball identity, a Hall of Fame player, and a visually distinctive mid-1950s set format.

## Identifying the exact version

Start with the exact object: 1955 Topps Baseball, Roberto Clemente, card #164, English, base issue. The 1955 Topps set uses a horizontal format, and the Clemente card should not be merged with later Clemente cards, Venezuelan issues, reprints, archive products, or modern tribute cards. For slabbed copies, record grader, numerical grade, qualifiers such as OC, MC, or MK, and certification number. The relevant comparable is the same original Topps issue in the same grader and grade, not merely any Clemente rookie description.

## What moves the price between versions and grades

The main observable differences are condition, qualifier, grader, and eye appeal. PSA CardFacts shows a steep spread between lower grades and the small number of PSA 8, PSA 9, and PSA 10 examples, while PSA standards make clear that centering, corners, surface, gloss, staining, trimming, recoloring, and other defects can change the grade outcome. A population count is only a graded-copy count; it is not a print run or a count of all surviving cards.

## Authenticity checks

Compare against official references; multiple checks; no destructive tests; copied cert numbers exist. For this card, compare the front and back layout, number, typography, stock, size, color registration, and aging pattern against confirmed 1955 Topps references. On a slab, verify that the PSA cert data matches the card, grade, and label, but do not stop there because PSA warns that genuine certification numbers can be copied onto counterfeit inserts. Avoid cleaning, trimming, recoloring, pressing, or any destructive testing.

## Common misconceptions

- **Myth:** A low PSA population means only that many Clemente rookies exist. **What the evidence says:** The evidence supports only a PSA graded population count; raw copies, other graders, crossovers, and unsubmitted cards are outside that number.
- **Myth:** Any 1955 Clemente sale can price any Clemente rookie copy. **What the evidence says:** Comps must be the same issue, grader, grade, qualifier, language, and sale type where possible; mixing PSA 9, PSA 4, raw, and reprints creates a weak comp set.
- **Myth:** A valid PSA certification lookup proves the physical slab in a listing is genuine. **What the evidence says:** PSA says copied certification numbers exist, so the cert lookup must be paired with holder, label, card, and seller checks.
- **Myth:** The famous record sale sets the value for all copies. **What the evidence says:** The record sale is one PSA 9 transaction; lower grades and qualified examples have their own dated sale evidence and liquidity profile.

## FAQ

### How much is a PSA 9 1955 Topps Roberto Clemente #164 worth?

A PSA 9 sold for $960,000 on 2023-06-18 in PSA CardFacts' auction history, and another PSA 9 sold for $1,107,000 on 2021-03-07; use those as dated comps, not a universal price.

### How many PSA 10 Clemente rookies exist?

PSA CardFacts showed 1 PSA 10 example for 1955 Topps Roberto Clemente #164 as accessed on 2026-09-26.

### Is the 1955 Topps Clemente a rookie card?

Yes, PSA CardFacts describes the 1955 Topps #164 as Clemente's official rookie card.

### How do I tell the original from a reprint?

Confirm the card is the 1955 Topps horizontal #164 issue and compare front, back, paper, size, print quality, and slab data to reliable references before treating it as original.

### Does the PSA population equal the print run?

No; the PSA population is a graded-copy count, and PSA CardFacts showed 11 PSA 9s and 1 PSA 10 as of access on 2026-09-26, not total surviving copies.

### Why do PSA 8 and PSA 9 prices differ so much?

The gap reflects grade-specific demand and condition scarcity, with PSA CardFacts showing 123 PSA 8s, 11 PSA 9s, and 1 PSA 10 on access date 2026-09-26.

## Sources

1. [1955 Topps Roberto Clemente PSA CardFacts](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/baseball-cards/1955-topps/roberto-clemente-164/24758) (PSA)
2. [Baseball Cards - 1955 Topps PSA CardFacts](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/baseball-cards/1955-topps/162) (PSA)
3. [PSA Grading Standards](https://www.psacard.com/gradingstandards) (PSA)
4. [PSA Cert Verification](https://www.psacard.com/cert) (PSA)

## How to cite

> 1955 Topps Baseball Roberto Clemente #164. CardVolume, https://cardvolume.com/sports/baseball/1955-topps-roberto-clemente-164/ (accessed 2026-09-27).

Machine-readable: https://cardvolume.com/api/v1/cards/sports--baseball--1955-topps-roberto-clemente-164.json · Method: https://cardvolume.com/methodology/