Friday, February 21, 2025

Question: What was the most expensive trading card ever sold?

Answer: The most expensive trading card ever sold—and the most valuable piece of sports memorabilia in history—is a 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle card that went for $12.6 million, breaking the previous record of $7.25 million. In near-mint condition, the card has a 9.5 grade from grader SGC, making it the “finest known example” of the iconic 1952 Topps Mantle.