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1997 Metal Universe Titanium Kobe Bryant #3
Basketball Cards
PSA10
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The 1997 Metal Universe Titanium Kobe Bryant #3 is a landmark insert from SkyBox's 1997-98 production. Graded GEM MT 10 by PSA, this card features a population of just 24 copies in this top tier. The Titanium insert utilizes an intricate die-cut oval structure with etched foil background elements, making gem-grade examples condition-sensitive due to corner and edge vulnerabilities inherent to the cut design. Given its low population in top grade, this piece stands as an investment-grade basketball collectible.
Captured during Bryant's second NBA season, the card depicts the Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer early in his career prior to achieving five NBA championships, 18 All-Star appearances, and the 2008 MVP title. SkyBox's late-1990s Metal Universe inserts defined a pivotal era of card manufacturing, making high-grade early Bryant inserts central focus points for advanced basketball collections.Show more
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