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2004 Topps Chrome Gold Refractor Kobe Bryant #8
Basketball Cards
Serial73/99
PSA9
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The 2004 Topps Chrome Kobe Bryant Gold Refractor #8 is a premier investment-grade basketball card, serial-numbered 73 of only 99 copies produced. Graded PSA 9 Mint, this specimen comes from a highly condition-sensitive era where centering issues and surface lines frequently limit chromium cards to lower grades. According to the PSA population report, there are only 19 examples graded at this Mint 9 level, illustrating the card's extreme scarcity. The design showcases a vibrant gold border that perfectly color-matches the Los Angeles Lakers uniform, surrounding a dynamic action image of Bryant attacking the basket.
Mid-2000s Topps Chrome Gold Refractors are widely regarded as cornerstone pieces of modern sports card collecting. This card depicts the Hall of Fame guard during his prime, wearing his iconic number 8 jersey. With its limited print run of 99, striking visual presentation, and strong population scarcity at the Mint grade, this card represents a blue-chip asset for serious basketball collectors and alternative asset portfolios.Show more
$10,380
Sold on AuctionsAug 20, 2026
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