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Mickey Mantle card sells for $3.72 million, sets new PSA 8 record

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 10:24 PM

Last updated Aug 22, 2026

Mickey Mantle card sells for $3.72 million, sets new PSA 8 record

Summary

A 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle card graded PSA NM-MT 8 sold for $3.721 million on August 21, establishing a new record for that grade. This sale, conducted through Heritage Auctions, came just two months after another PSA 8 Mantle sold for $1.83 million. The recent sale featured an MBA Silver designation, indicating it is one of the strongest examples of that grade, attracting 78 bids before closing. The significant price increase highlights the variations in value for cards, despite similar grades. Only 14 examples of this card have received a higher grade from PSA, underscoring its rarity and desirability among collectors.

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By the Numbers

•1952 Topps Mickey Mantle card sold for $3.721 million
•Previous PSA 8 sold for $1.83 million in June
•Sale had 78 bids and was part of Heritage Auctions
•MBA Silver designation indicates top 15% quality
•Only 14 higher grade examples exist of this card

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10:24 PMYahoo Sports — Mickey Mantle Card Sets New Record After $1.83 Million June Sale

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A Mickey Mantle PSA 8 sold for $3.72 million, more than doubling the price of another PSA 8 sold just two months earlier. Here’s why this copy stood out. The post Mickey Mantle Card Sets New Record After $1.83 Million June Sale appeared first on HEAVY.
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