Jerry Rice

Why this card matters

Verified factPSA identifies the card as 1986 Topps #161 Jerry Rice in the football category. The opened PSA records show active sales across PSA 10, PSA 9, PSA 8, PSA 6, and PSA 2 examples, which makes exact grade separation essential. Collector demand is tied to Rice’s football significance, but CardVolume records the card object, grade, cert, and source page rather than making a claim about future demand. ^[1][2][3][4]

Identifying the exact version

AnalysisThe target object is the base 1986 Topps football card numbered 161 with Jerry Rice as the subject. Do not merge autographed PSA/DNA copies, lower-grade raw cards, or later reissues into the same comp set. For slabbed copies, the cert page should match 1986 Topps, Jerry Rice, card number 161, and the exact grade. For raw copies, centering, corners, surface wear, and print quality need inspection before assigning any condition category. ^[1][5][6]

What moves the price between versions and grades

Verified factThe opened PSA sales pages show a major grade spread: a PSA 10 sale at $84,000 on 2026-07-24, PSA 9 sales around several thousand dollars in September 2026, and lower-grade examples much lower. That spread makes grade and qualifier discipline central. A PSA 9 with an OC qualifier, an autographed copy, or a raw card is not a substitute for an unqualified PSA 9 or PSA 10 comp. ^{[1][2][3][4][6]}

Authenticity checks

Verified factCompare against official references; multiple checks; no destructive tests; copied cert numbers exist. Confirm the 1986 Topps design, card number 161, Jerry Rice subject, and whether the card is unsigned base or a separate autograph-certified item. On slabs, match the certification data and inspect holder details and seller photos. PSA cautions that real cert numbers can be copied, so database verification reduces risk but does not eliminate it. ^[5][6]