# Joe Montana #216

The Joe Montana (#216, 1981 Topps, 1981) is a common Football card. Across 2 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 7.8/10 grade (NM), with 0% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher.

Canonical URL: https://zeropop.app/card/joe-montana-1981-topps-216-none

## Card details

- Set: 1981 Topps
- Number: #216
- Year: 1981
- Game: Football
- Rarity: Common
- Finish: none

## Market price

- Current raw value: $126

## Community grade population

- Scans: 2
- Average overall grade: 7.8 / 10
- Average corners: 8.3
- Average edges: 7.5
- Average surface: 7.8
- Average centering: 8.8
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 0%
- Highest community grade: 8.5

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 8.5 | 50% | $126 |
| 7 | 50% | $112 |

### Most common condition issues

- Sharp (Front); Tr: 50% of scans
- Clean (Front); B: 50% of scans
- Whitening (Front): 50% of scans

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Joe Montana carries a market value of $126. Community scans grading 8.5 are worth roughly $126, about 1.0× the raw price. Submission economics depend on the grade your specific copy would actually receive.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Joe Montana worth?

The Joe Montana from 1981 Topps has a live raw market value that moves with recent sales, and graded copies sell for more. Create a free ZeroPop account and start a 3-day Pro trial to see its current value, full price history, and the estimated price at every grade.

### What grade do most Joe Montana cards get?

Across 2 community scans on ZeroPop, the Joe Montana averages a 7.8/10 overall grade. 0% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 8.3, edges 7.5, surface 7.8, centering 8.8.

### What are the most common defects on a Joe Montana?

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Joe Montana cards are Sharp (Front); Tr (50% of scans), Clean (Front); B (50% of scans), Whitening (Front) (50% of scans).

### Is the Joe Montana worth grading?

Whether the Joe Montana is worth submitting depends on its raw value versus its graded value and your predicted grade. ZeroPop scans the card, predicts a PSA/BGS/CGC grade, and runs the break-even math before you pay submission fees.

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Source: ZeroPop community grade data. ZeroPop is an AI-powered trading card grading app at https://zeropop.app