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Derek Jeter Rookie Card Value & Most Valuable Cards
As of October 29, 2026, the most popular Derek Jeter card is the 1993 Upper Deck SP Foil · Premier Prospects, last sold for $107.50.
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- 1993 Upper Deck SP
Foil · Premier Prospects
Card #279His flagship rookie and the grail of any Jeter collection. The foil surface chips easily, so flawless graded copies are extremely scarce and by far his most valuable card.
last sold $107.50 from $139.99 - 1993 Topps
Base Card
Card #98His Topps rookie — the classic, universally recognized base rookie and a cornerstone of his 1993 run.
from $19Recent salesSee all 18 sales
Date Grade Sold for Oct 24 Raw $6.50 Oct 19 SGC 9.5 $47 Oct 19 SGC 10 $260 Oct 19 Raw $7 Oct 18 Raw $13.50 Oct 15 Raw $3.81 Oct 15 Raw $7.38 Oct 13 PSA 9 $36 Oct 13 Raw $3.90 Oct 12 Raw $56 Oct 10 Raw $9.97 Oct 8 Raw $6.50 Oct 8 Raw $3.90 Oct 6 Raw $2.89 Oct 5 Raw $7.75 Oct 4 Raw $10 Oct 4 Raw $15.09 Oct 4 Raw $38 - 1993 Topps
Gold
Card #98The gold-foil parallel of his flagship Topps rookie, one per pack and much tougher to find in gem mint than the base card. PSA 10 copies have sold for about $2,000 to $3,100 in 2026.
from $38
Fun fact
Jeter's 3,000th career hit was a home run, and he went 5-for-5 that day in 2011. He spent all 20 of his seasons with the Yankees, won five World Series, and fell one vote short of a unanimous Hall of Fame election.
- 1993 Upper Deck
Base Card
Card #449His Upper Deck rookie — a sharp, widely collected 1993 issue and one of the more popular Jeter rookies.
from $90Recent salesSee all 9 sales
Date Grade Sold for Oct 23 Raw $1.20 Oct 22 Raw $0.99 Oct 22 Raw $0.99 Oct 22 Raw $10.50 Oct 15 CGC 7.5 $15 Oct 10 Raw $2 Oct 9 Raw $2.75 Oct 7 Raw $2 Oct 6 Raw $6.99 - 1993 Pinnacle
Base Card
Card #457His Pinnacle rookie, known for a clean black-bordered design — a favorite among Jeter rookie collectors.
from $29.99
- 1993 Score Select
Score Select
Card #360His Select rookie — a premium-feel 1993 issue that's a staple of the set and a solid mid-tier chase.
from $4 - 1993 Topps Stadium Club
Murphy
Card #117The Stadium Club Murphy rookie — a tougher, less-produced 1993 issue that's a sought-after piece of his rookie run.
from $1,009.55
Every Derek Jeter rookie card is from 1993, the year after the Yankees drafted him sixth overall. This guide ranks his key rookies, led by the condition-sensitive SP Foil #279 and the Topps and Topps Gold #98, down to affordable Upper Deck, Pinnacle, Select, Stadium Club and Bowman rookies, with card numbers and prices that update daily.
- 1993 Bowman
Base Card
Card #511His 1993 Bowman rookie, a popular issue from the brand known for prospects. PSA 10 copies have recently sold for about $500 to $650.
from $65
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Frequently asked
What is Derek Jeter's most valuable card?
His 1993 SP Foil (#279) rookie. It's notoriously condition-sensitive, so high-grade copies are scarce and command by far the highest prices of any Jeter rookie.
What are Derek Jeter's rookie cards?
All of his rookie cards are from 1993. The key ones are the 1993 SP Foil (#279), Topps (#98) and its Topps Gold parallel, Upper Deck (#449), Pinnacle (#457), Select (#360), Stadium Club Murphy (#117) and Bowman (#511). The SP Foil is the most valuable by far.
How much is a Derek Jeter rookie card worth?
It depends on the card and its grade. Raw SP Foil rookies have recently sold for about $85 to $200, while a PSA 10 has sold for more than $200,000. In PSA 10, the base 1993 Topps has recently sold for about $520 to $650, the Bowman for about $500 to $650, and the Topps Gold for about $2,000 to $3,100. Check the live prices on each card above for today's market.
How much is the 1993 SP Foil Jeter worth?
It swings wildly by condition. Raw and lower-grade copies are affordable, but the card is so tough to find flawless that pristine graded examples reach five figures and beyond. Condition is everything here.
What's the most affordable Jeter card to start with?
His base 1993 rookies — Topps, Upper Deck, Pinnacle and Select — are the accessible entry points. Raw copies are widely available and inexpensive, a fun way into his rookie run.
Which Jeter card is best to get graded?
The 1993 SP Foil rewards grading most, since its surface is condition-sensitive and a high grade dramatically increases value. Compare recent graded-vs-raw sales before paying to grade.
Are Derek Jeter cards a good investment?
Sports cards are collectibles, not guaranteed investments — values move with hobby demand and can fall as fast as they rise. This page is for research and enjoyment, not financial advice; buy what you love and do your own homework.
What's a fun fact about Derek Jeter?
Jeter's 3,000th career hit was a home run, and he went 5-for-5 that day in 2011. He spent all 20 of his seasons with the Yankees, won five World Series, and fell one vote short of a unanimous Hall of Fame election.
What's the most expensive Derek Jeter card for sale?
As of October 29, 2026, the most expensive Derek Jeter card on our list that's for sale is the 1993 Topps Stadium Club Murphy (#7), listed from $1,009.55 on eBay. If you'd rather buy one, the best Derek Jeter card under $100 is the 1993 Topps Gold (#3), listed from $38 on eBay. Prices update daily.
What's the best Derek Jeter card under $100?
As of October 29, 2026, it's the 1993 Topps Gold — #3 on our list of the 8 most popular Derek Jeter cards — listed from $38 on eBay. Prices update daily.
What's the best Derek Jeter card under $500?
As of October 29, 2026, it's the 1993 Upper Deck SP Foil · Premier Prospects — #1 on our list of the 8 most popular Derek Jeter cards — last sold for $107.50. Prices update daily.
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How we rank these cards
We rank by popularity — how coveted a card is — not by price alone. A card rises on its iconic standing (flagship rookies, on-card autographs, and marquee inserts), its scarcity (low serial numbers and true one-of-ones), and collector demand, with market value as a strong signal. The most expensive card isn't always the most popular.
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What the community is chasing shapes how we order the list, but it never counts as a fact on its own. It tells us about demand, not whether a card truly belongs at the top.
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