Back
6.9K
1996 Ultra Platinum Medallion Kobe Bryant #P-52
Basketball Cards
Serial/250
BGS9
Pop12
This 1996-97 Ultra Platinum Medallion Kobe Bryant rookie card (#P52) is graded BGS 9 Mint, with subgrades of Centering 9.5, Corners 9, Surface 9, and Edges 8.5. Limited to an estimated print run of 250 copies, the Platinum Medallion parallel represents one of the most significant rookie-era issues of the 18-time All-Star. With only 13 examples graded Mint 9 by Beckett, this piece is an investment-grade cornerstone for elite basketball portfolios. The foil design presents strong eye appeal, notable for its bright silver sheen and clean surface presentation, which is rarely preserved at this grade level.
First introduced by Fleer in the mid-1990s to offer a premium alternative to base sets, the Platinum Medallion series is notorious among collectors for its condition sensitivity, with the metallic borders frequently showing edge and corner chipping. This rookie card celebrates Bryant's entry into the NBA after being acquired by the Los Angeles Lakers in a draft-day trade in 1996, embarking on a career that would yield five NBA championships and a 2020 Hall of Fame induction.Show more
$27,000
Sold on AuctionsAug 13, 2026
PSA population
BGS population