Item Report
Topps Kevin Mitchell San Francisco Giants Metal Baseball Card
By: Topps
Style: Sports Collectible / Modern Baseball Memorabilia
Origin: United States
Materials: Pressed or cast metal (likely pewter or a similar alloy)
Age: circa 1991-1993
Condition: Very Good (some surface wear, slight edge nicking; not professionally graded)
Value: $10–$25
Maker's Marks / Writing: Topps logo; player name 'Kevin Mitchell'; team name 'Giants'
Date: 2025-06-11 19:28:34.168465
Description:
This is a collectible metal baseball card featuring Kevin Mitchell of the San Francisco Giants, produced by Topps. Unlike standard cardboard trading cards, this card is struck in metal, likely as part of a commemorative or special edition set popular in the 1990s. It features a raised (bas-relief) portrait of Mitchell with engraved text showing his name, team (Giants), and the Topps logo. These metal cards were often produced as premium collectibles and are not intended for play or traditional trading card games.
Curator Questions
Curated by Jade
Assessment:
A collectible 1990s-era novelty metal trading card produced by Topps, celebrating popular players like Kevin Mitchell. While not highly valuable, these metal cards have appeal to both Topps collectors and fans of the San Francisco Giants. Condition and completeness (if part of a boxed set) affect value.
Individual Images:
- No additional images provided. Assessment is based solely on the main image
- which shows some wear but clear relief and no major damage.
Provenance:
No provenance documentation shown.
Condition:
Very Good (some surface wear, slight edge nicking; not professionally graded)
Identification Score: 98%
I am highly confident in this identification due to the prominent Topps logo, player name, and distinctive format of 1990s metal commemorative cards.
Authenticity Score: 95%
This card matches known authentic Topps metal card production from the 1990s, with correct design and details for that era. Only minor uncertainty remains without seeing the back or additional packaging.
Image Memory Note
This is a Topps metal collectible card of Kevin Mitchell, Giants, likely early 1990s; made of metal, not typical cardboard.
Keywords
Topps, Kevin Mitchell, San Francisco Giants, metal baseball card, collectible, 1990s, sports memorabilia, United States
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