---
title: "1986 Topps Football Jerry Rice #161 price, verified sales and population"
url: https://cardvolume.com/sports/football/1986-topps-football-jerry-rice-161/
category: Sports cards
updated: 2026-09-27
as_of: 2026-09-27
source: CardVolume (https://cardvolume.com)
---

# 1986 Topps Football Jerry Rice #161: price, verified sales and population

> The 1986 Topps #161 Jerry Rice card is Rice’s key Topps football rookie card. Collectors search for it because high-grade examples are condition-sensitive and the price difference between PSA grades is large.

## Key facts

- CardVolume lists 23 verified sales of the 1986 Topps Football Jerry Rice #161 as of September 27, 2026.
- The Base Topps #161 PSA 8 market price is $395.00, the median of 7 verified sales between August 3, 2026 and September 25, 2026.
- The Base Topps #161 PSA 9 market price is $4,920, the median of 5 verified sales between August 26, 2026 and September 25, 2026.
- The highest verified sale on record is $169,000 for a Base Topps #161 PSA 10 on March 13, 2021 at eBay.
- The graded market value of tracked grades (market price × graded population) is $11,221,955.

## 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 Topps #161 | PSA 10 | — | 1 | $84,000 (2026-07-24) | $169,000 (2021-03-13) | 65 |
| Base Topps #161 | PSA 9 | $4,920 | 5 | $5,400 (2026-09-25) | $5,700 (2026-08-31) | 1,117 |
| Base Topps #161 | PSA 8 | $395.00 | 7 | $400.00 (2026-09-25) | $424.24 (2026-09-23) | 14,497 |
| Base Topps #161 | BGS 9.5 | — | 0 | $18,100 (2026-04-10) | $18,100 (2026-04-10) | — |
| Base Topps #161 | BGS 9 | — | 0 | $1,679 (2026-06-11) | $1,679 (2026-06-11) | — |
| Base Topps #161 | SGC 9.5 | — | 0 | $8,540 (2025-07-11) | $8,540 (2025-07-11) | — |

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---:|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-25 | Base Topps #161 | PSA 8 | $400.00 | not stated | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/28246841) |
| 2026-09-25 | Base Topps #161 | PSA 9 | $5,400 | not stated | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/82021031/psa) |
| 2026-09-24 | Base Topps #161 | PSA 8 | $370.00 | not stated | Fanatics Collect | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/28246841) |
| 2026-09-24 | Base Topps #161 | PSA 8 | $395.00 | not stated | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/28246841) |
| 2026-09-23 | Base Topps #161 | PSA 8 | $424.24 | not stated | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/28246841) |
| 2026-09-22 | Base Topps #161 | PSA 8 | $370.00 | not stated | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/28246841) |
| 2026-09-19 | Base Topps #161 | PSA 9 | $4,758 | not stated | Heritage Auctions | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/82021031/psa) |
| 2026-09-14 | Base Topps #161 | PSA 9 | $4,920 | not stated | Fanatics Collect | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/82021031/psa) |
| 2026-08-31 | Base Topps #161 | PSA 9 | $5,700 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/06333389/psa) |
| 2026-08-26 | Base Topps #161 | PSA 9 | $964.69 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/02018053/psa) |
| 2026-08-17 | Base Topps #161 | PSA 8 | $356.51 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/football-cards/1986-topps/jerry-rice-161/12534) |
| 2026-08-03 | Base Topps #161 | PSA 8 | $405.00 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/football-cards/1986-topps/jerry-rice-161/12534) |
| 2026-07-24 | Base Topps #161 | PSA 10 | $84,000 | excluded | Fanatics Collect | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/24982546/psa) |
| 2026-06-11 | Base Topps #161 | BGS 9 | $1,679 | excluded | Fanatics Collect | [link](https://www.fanaticscollect.com/buy-now/96390c62-7b16-4945-998e-0b6ec6c2f559/1986-topps-football-jerry-rice-rookie-161-bgs-9-mint) |
| 2026-06-01 | Base Topps #161 | BGS 9 | $1,400 | excluded | Fanatics Collect | [link](https://www.fanaticscollect.com/buy-now/96390c62-7b16-4945-998e-0b6ec6c2f559/1986-topps-football-jerry-rice-rookie-161-bgs-9-mint) |
| 2026-04-10 | Base Topps #161 | BGS 9.5 | $18,100 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.sportscardspro.com/game/football-cards-1986-topps/jerry-rice-161) |
| 2025-12-19 | Base Topps #161 | PSA 10 | $90,000 | excluded | Fanatics Collect | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/24982546/psa) |
| 2025-11-10 | Base Topps #161 | PSA 10 | $70,000 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/24982546/psa) |
| 2025-08-18 | Base Topps #161 | PSA 10 | $75,000 | not stated | Robert Edward Auctions | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/24982546/psa) |
| 2025-07-11 | Base Topps #161 | SGC 9.5 | $8,540 | included | Heritage Auctions | [link](https://sports.ha.com/itm/football-cards/singles-1970-now-/1986-topps-jerry-rice-rookie-161-sgc-mint-95-only-one-higher-/a/50078-81474.s) |
| 2025-06-27 | Base Topps #161 | PSA 10 | $84,000 | not stated | Fanatics Collect | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/24982546/psa) |
| 2024-12-03 | Base Topps #161 | SGC 9.5 | $6,332 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.sportscardspro.com/game/football-cards-1986-topps/jerry-rice-161) |
| 2021-03-13 | Base Topps #161 | PSA 10 | $169,000 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.sportscardspro.com/game/football-cards-1986-topps/jerry-rice-161) |

## How to identify each version

- **Base Topps #161**: PSA labels the card as 1986 Topps #161 Jerry Rice in the football category.

**Identity note:** Seed identity is supported.

## Why this card matters

PSA 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.

## Identifying the exact version

The 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.

## What moves the price between versions and grades

The 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.

## Authenticity checks

Compare 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.

## Common misconceptions

- **Myth:** Every Jerry Rice 1986 Topps listing is comparable to a PSA 10 sale. **What the evidence says:** Each grade, qualifier, autograph status, and raw condition must be separated; ch03 requires exact comps.
- **Myth:** A low PSA 10 population means the card must increase in price. **What the evidence says:** Low graded population alone is insufficient; ch10 requires demand, liquidity, and downside analysis.
- **Myth:** A PSA cert match proves the slab in a listing is safe. **What the evidence says:** PSA says cert numbers can be copied, so ch06 requires multiple authenticity checks.

## FAQ

### How much is a PSA 10 1986 Topps Jerry Rice #161 worth?

Opened PSA records show PSA 10 sales of $84,000 on 2026-07-24, $90,000 on 2025-12-19, and $70,000 on 2025-11-10. [1]

### How many PSA 10 1986 Topps Jerry Rice rookie cards exist?

PSA showed 65 PSA 10 examples for 1986 Topps #161 Jerry Rice as accessed on 2026-09-26. [1]

### What is a PSA 9 1986 Topps Jerry Rice selling for?

Opened PSA records show PSA 9 sales of $4,920 on 2026-09-21, $5,856 on 2026-09-20, and $4,758 on 2026-09-19. [2]

### Are signed Jerry Rice rookies the same comparison as unsigned base cards?

No; signed PSA/DNA examples are a separate autograph-certified category and should not be merged with unsigned base-card comps. [5]

### What is the raw value of this card?

Not established here because no opened raw sold listing was recorded for this batch. []

## Sources

1. [PSA Cert Verification 24982546: 1986 Topps #161 Jerry Rice PSA 10](https://www.psacard.com/cert/24982546/psa) (PSA)
2. [PSA Cert Verification 82021031: 1986 Topps #161 Jerry Rice PSA 9](https://www.psacard.com/cert/82021031/psa) (PSA)
3. [PSA Cert Verification 28246841: 1986 Topps #161 Jerry Rice PSA 8](https://www.psacard.com/cert/28246841) (PSA)
4. [PSA Cert Verification 118255120: 1986 Topps #161 Jerry Rice PSA 2](https://www.psacard.com/cert/118255120/psa) (PSA)
5. [PSA Cert Verification notice](https://www.psacard.com/cert) (PSA)
6. [PSA Grading Standards](https://www.psacard.com/gradingstandards) (PSA)

## How to cite

> 1986 Topps Football Jerry Rice #161. CardVolume, https://cardvolume.com/sports/football/1986-topps-football-jerry-rice-161/ (accessed 2026-09-27).

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