The 10 Most Valuable 1952 Topps Cards
By Ripbin Research · Updated 2026-06-12 · prices from live market data
1952 Topps has its share of commons, but a handful of cards carry the set's value. Below: the 10 most valuable, ranked by real market prices.
Values range up to $46,960.00 raw for the #1 card. Tap any card for its grade-by-grade breakdown.
#11952 Topps Mickey Mantle #311
$46,960.00PSA 10 ~$11,298,014.46The undisputed king of this list at $46,960.00 raw. Graded gem-mint copies jump to roughly $11,298,014.46 — a 240.6× premium that rewards pristine examples. Surviving high-grade copies from 1952 are the exception, not the rule.
#21952 Topps Willie Mays #261
$4,450.06PSA 10 ~$1,113,766.16Valued around $4,450.06 ungraded. In PSA 10 it's a different card — around $1,113,766.16. Vintage condition sensitivity means sharp copies are genuinely scarce.
#31952 Topps Jackie Robinson #312
$4,240.63PSA 10 ~$1,026,542.72Valued around $4,240.63 ungraded. A PSA 10 changes the math entirely: about $1,026,542.72. Vintage condition sensitivity means sharp copies are genuinely scarce.
#41952 Topps Ed Mathews #407
$2,807.00Valued around $2,807.00 ungraded. Surviving high-grade copies from 1952 are the exception, not the rule.
#51952 Topps Hoyt Wilhelm #392
$1,342.25PSA 10 ~$324,698.99Currently around $1,342.25 in raw condition. A PSA 10 changes the math entirely: about $324,698.99. Surviving high-grade copies from 1952 are the exception, not the rule.
#61952 Topps Roy Campanella #314
$1,065.00PSA 10 ~$260,884.76Currently around $1,065.00 in raw condition. Graded gem-mint copies jump to roughly $260,884.76 — a 245.0× premium that rewards pristine examples. Vintage condition sensitivity means sharp copies are genuinely scarce.
#71952 Topps Pee Wee Reese #333
$616.50PSA 10 ~$180,965.03Raw copies trade near $616.50. A PSA 10 changes the math entirely: about $180,965.03. Vintage condition sensitivity means sharp copies are genuinely scarce.
#81952 Topps Yogi Berra #191
$246.95PSA 10 ~$50,257.27Expect to pay about $246.95 for an ungraded example. In PSA 10 it's a different card — around $50,257.27. Surviving high-grade copies from 1952 are the exception, not the rule.
#91952 Topps Warren Spahn #33
$139.49PSA 10 ~$28,778.19Valued around $139.49 ungraded. A PSA 10 changes the math entirely: about $28,778.19. The Black Back parallel is the version driving this price.
#101952 Topps Billy Martin #175
$131.00PSA 10 ~$31,442.32Raw copies trade near $131.00. In PSA 10 it's a different card — around $31,442.32. Vintage condition sensitivity means sharp copies are genuinely scarce.
Market snapshot
The top 10 1952 Topps cards are worth a combined $61,998.88 in raw condition, and where graded data exists, PSA 10 copies average about 240.4× the raw price — condition is doing real work in this market. 10 of the top 10 clear the $100.00 mark. Values move with the market — each card page above tracks current prices and live listings.
Just missed the cut
- #11 1952 Topps Orestes Minoso #195$129.38
- #12 1952 Topps Bob Feller #88$116.75
- #13 1952 Topps Andy Pafko #1$104.96
- #14 1952 Topps Warren Spahn #33$92.90
- #15 1952 Topps Duke Snider #37$86.00
- #16 1952 Topps Andy Pafko #1$85.00
- #17 1952 Topps Phil Rizzuto #11$70.00
- #18 1952 Topps Gil Hodges #36$58.50
- #19 1952 Topps Larry Doby #243$56.50
- #20 1952 Topps Dom DiMaggio #22$44.52
Frequently asked questions
- What is the most valuable 1952 Topps card?
- The 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle #311 tops the list at around $46,960.00 ungraded — graded copies sell for more.
- Are 1952 Topps cards worth money?
- Yes — the top 10 1952 Topps cards alone are worth about $61,998.88 combined in raw condition, and gem-mint graded copies average roughly 240.4× the raw price.
- Where can I sell 1952 Topps cards?
- eBay is the most liquid market — each card above links to live listings. You can also scan your cards with Ripbin to track values and receive bids from collectors.