# Nolan Ryan #115

The Nolan Ryan (#115, Topps, 1978) is a standard Baseball card. Across 6 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 4.5/10 grade (VG-EX), with 17% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher. Its current raw market value is about $1.

Canonical URL: https://zeropop.app/card/nolan-ryan-topps-115

## Card details

- Set: Topps
- Number: #115
- Year: 1978
- Game: Baseball
- Rarity: Standard

## Market price

- Current raw value: $1
- 36-day change: -91.7%

## Community grade population

- Scans: 6
- Average overall grade: 4.5 / 10
- Average corners: 5.3
- Average edges: 5.4
- Average surface: 5.0
- Average centering: 8.7
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 17%
- Highest community grade: 9.5

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 9.5 | 17% | $8 |
| 6 & below | 83% | $12 |

### Most common condition issues

- Whitening: 83% of scans
- Back: 50% of scans
- Rounded: 33% of scans

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Nolan Ryan carries a market value of $1. Community scans grading 9.5 are worth roughly $8, about 6.1× the raw price. Submission economics depend on the grade your specific copy would actually receive.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Nolan Ryan worth?

A raw (ungraded) Nolan Ryan from Topps currently carries a market value of about $1. Graded copies sell for more. The value ladder on this page shows the estimated price at each grade.

### What grade do most Nolan Ryan cards get?

Across 6 community scans on ZeroPop, the Nolan Ryan averages a 4.5/10 overall grade. 17% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 5.3, edges 5.4, surface 5.0, centering 8.7.

### What are the most common defects on a Nolan Ryan?

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Nolan Ryan cards are Whitening (83% of scans), Back (50% of scans), Rounded (33% of scans).

### Is the Nolan Ryan worth grading?

Whether the Nolan Ryan 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