1993 SP Foil Derek Jeter #279

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This 1993 SP Derek Jeter rookie card (#279) is graded Gem Mint 9.5 by Beckett Grading Services (BGS), featuring outstanding subgrades of 10 for Centering, 9.5 for Corners, 9.5 for Edges, and 9 for Surface. While unnumbered, the card is highly celebrated for its immense condition sensitivity due to the easily damaged premium foil stock used in production. There are currently only 291 copies at this grade tier in the BGS population registry, making this a remarkably preserved specimen of one of the most significant rookie cards in hobby history. The 1993 SP set represents a watershed moment in modern card collecting, introducing high-end foil cardstocks that were notoriously susceptible to edge chipping, surface scratches, and corner wear. As the crown jewel of the Premier Prospects subset, this Jeter rookie card marks the start of a legendary career that spanned two decades in New York, culminating in five World Series titles, 3,465 hits, and a 2020 Hall of Fame induction.Show more

$8,700

Sold on AuctionsAug 27, 2026

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