How Much Is a 1997 Mickey Mantle Baseball Card Worth?

Several different Mickey Mantle baseball cards were printed in 1997. The value of these cards is largely dependent on condition, brand and availability. The prices below were taken from "2009 Standard Catalog of Baseball Cards."

Topps Reprints

The 1997 Topps Mickey Mantle Reprints were inserted randomly into one of every 12 packs of Series I cards. These cards are worth $5 apiece in mint condition.

Topps Finest

The 1997 Topps Mickey Mantle Finest card is distinguishable by its glossy and removable protective coating. These cards were inserted randomly into one of every 24 packs of Series II cards. These cards are worth $5 apiece.

Topps Case Inserts

Topps inserted one of the 1997 Topps Mickey Mantle Case Inserts into each case of Series I cards. These cards come in a plastic sleeve with a gold foil stamp and are worth $12.50 apiece in mint condition.

Refractors

Refractor varieties of 1997 Topps Mickey Mantle cards are worth about four times the price of standard varieties.

Other Varieties

In 1997, Score Board sold packs containing Mickey Mantle cards called the "Shoe Box Collection." The cards from these packs are worth between $0.75 and $3 apiece.

References

• 2009 Standard Catalog of Baseball Cards; Don Fluckinger; 2008