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The Kobe Bryant (#138, 1996-97 Topps, 1996-97) is a common Basketball card. Across 2 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 9.0/10 grade (MINT), with 0% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher.
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Community grades
9.0
Avg Grade
2
Scans
0%
Gem Mint 9.5+
9.0
Top Grade
Grade distribution
9
2 · 100%
Average sub-grades
Corners
9.0
Edges
9.0
Surface
Recent community scans
Kobe Bryant
1996-97 Topps
9.0
Kobe Bryant
1996-97 Topps
9.0
Card details
Set1996-97 Topps
Number#138
Year1996-97
GameBasketball
RarityCommon
FinishBase
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What is a Kobe Bryant worth?
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What grade do most Kobe Bryant cards get?
Across 2 community scans on ZeroPop, the Kobe Bryant averages a 9.0/10 overall grade. 0% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 9.0, edges 9.0, surface 8.8, centering 8.8.
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