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1996 Topps Chrome Kobe Bryant #138
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The 1996 Topps Chrome Kobe Bryant #138 represents the cornerstone rookie card from Topps Chrome's inaugural basketball set. Graded GEM MT 10 by PSA, this example reflects the highest standard of physical condition, with a population of 841 in this grade. Unnumbered as issued for the base set, the card captures Bryant during his 1996–97 rookie season with the Los Angeles Lakers. This is an investment-grade basketball asset.
Debuting in 1996, Topps Chrome introduced premium metallic stock to basketball cards, defining modern high-end collecting standards for the era. The release is widely recognized for condition sensitivity, with production challenges such as centering variances and surface greening over time making Gem Mint copies notably difficult to preserve. A PSA 10 designation requires pristine surface gloss, sharp corners, and precise centering across both front and back surfaces.Show more
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Sold on AuctionsOct 22, 2026
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