# Kobe Bryant #51

The Kobe Bryant (#51, Century Legends, 1999) is a insert Basketball card. Across 42 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 7.9/10 grade (NM), with 12% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher. Its current raw market value is about $200.

Canonical URL: https://zeropop.app/card/kobe-bryant-century-legends-51

## Card details

- Set: Century Legends
- Number: #51
- Year: 1999
- Game: Basketball
- Rarity: Insert

## Market price

- Current raw value: $200
- Source: brave

## Community grade population

- Scans: 42
- Average overall grade: 7.9 / 10
- Average corners: 8.0
- Average edges: 7.9
- Average surface: 8.3
- Average centering: 9.2
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 12%
- Highest community grade: 9.5

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 9.5 | 12% | $44 |
| 9 | 14% | $76 |
| 8.5 | 10% | $49 |
| 8 | 48% | $106 |
| 7 | 7% | $64 |
| 6 & below | 10% | $75,041 |

### Most common condition issues

- Whitening: 67% of scans
- Chipping: 64% of scans
- Soft: 14% of scans

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Kobe Bryant carries a market value of $200. Community scans grading 9.5 are worth roughly $44, about 0.2× the raw price. Submission economics depend on the grade your specific copy would actually receive.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Kobe Bryant worth?

A raw (ungraded) Kobe Bryant from Century Legends currently carries a market value of about $200. Graded copies sell for more. The value ladder on this page shows the estimated price at each grade.

### What grade do most Kobe Bryant cards get?

Across 42 community scans on ZeroPop, the Kobe Bryant averages a 7.9/10 overall grade. 12% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 8.0, edges 7.9, surface 8.3, centering 9.2.

### What are the most common defects on a Kobe Bryant?

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Kobe Bryant cards are Whitening (67% of scans), Chipping (64% of scans), Soft (14% of scans).

### Is the Kobe Bryant worth grading?

Whether the Kobe Bryant 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