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Peyton Manning Rookie Card Value & Most Valuable Cards
As of October 29, 2026, the most popular Peyton Manning card is the 1998 Bowman Chrome Refractor, listed from $2,499.99 on eBay.
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The ranking
- 1998 Bowman Chrome
Refractor
Card #1The Bowman Chrome Refractor rookie — the premier non-autographed chrome rookie, far scarcer than the base version and a blue-chip grail.
from $2,499.99 - 1998 Bowman Chrome
Bowman Chrome
Card #1The base Bowman Chrome rookie — one of the most iconic and widely-collected Manning rookies, and a high-grade favorite.
last sold $52Recent salesSee all 4 sales
Date Grade Sold for Oct 22 BGS 9 $108.91 Oct 21 PSA 9 $200 Oct 21 Raw $43 Oct 7 Raw $61 - 1998 Topps Chrome
Refractor
Card #165The Topps Chrome Refractor rookie — a scarce, condition-sensitive chrome chase with strong collector demand.
from $6,000
Fun fact
Manning went No. 1 overall in 1998 and became a first-ballot Hall of Famer. His signed 1998 Playoff Contenders Rookie Ticket is numbered to just 200 — and in 2025 a one-of-one 1998 Manning rookie insert sold for $414,800, a record for a football card without an autograph.
- 1998 Upper Deck SP Authentic
Upper Deck SP Authentic
Card #14The SP Authentic rookie — a premium, short-printed rookie from Upper Deck's high-end line, popular in gem-mint grade.
from $250 - 1998 Topps Chrome
Topps Chrome
Card #165The base Topps Chrome rookie — a widely-recognized chrome rookie and a more accessible step below the refractor.
last sold $340 from $344.35
- 1998 Upper Deck
Star Rookie
Card #1The 1998 Upper Deck Star Rookie, card #1 in the set. A classic, widely collected Manning rookie; PSA 10 copies have recently sold in the $500 to $750 range.
last sold $37.99 from $40.50 - 1998 Topps Finest
Topps Finest
Card #121The Topps Finest rookie — a chrome-style rookie with sought-after refractor versions among collectors.
last sold $36 from $56Recent salesSee all 3 sales
Date Grade Sold for Oct 20 Raw $36 Oct 20 Raw $30 Oct 4 Raw $41
Every Peyton Manning rookie card is from 1998, the year he went No. 1 overall to the Colts. This guide ranks all 12 of his key rookie cards, from the signed Playoff Contenders Rookie Ticket and the Bowman Chrome and Topps Chrome refractors down to affordable base rookies from Topps, Upper Deck, Fleer and Leaf, with card numbers and prices that update daily.
- 1998 Topps
Base Card
Card #360The flagship Topps base rookie — the affordable, universally-available entry into his 1998 rookie class.
from $49.99 - 1998 Fleer Tradition
Fleer Tradition
Card #235The Fleer Tradition rookie, a clean retro design and one of the easier Manning rookies to find. Raw copies are affordable, and PSA 10s have sold for about $175.
from $24 - 1998 Leaf Rookies & Stars
Leaf Rookies & Stars
Card #233The Leaf Rookies & Stars rookie, a budget-friendly way to own a Manning rookie. Graded 9.5 copies sell for around $50 to $60, and PSA 10s for roughly $100 to $160.
last sold $60 from $52
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Frequently asked
What is Peyton Manning's most valuable card?
His 1998 Playoff Contenders Rookie Ticket Autograph (#87), his only signed rookie card, numbered to just 200. A PSA 10 example sold for more than $200,000 at auction.
What are Peyton Manning's rookie cards?
All of his rookie cards are from 1998. The key ones are the 1998 Playoff Contenders Rookie Ticket Autograph (#87, numbered to 200), Bowman Chrome (#1), Topps Chrome (#165), SP Authentic (#14), Upper Deck (#1), Topps Finest (#121), Topps (#360), Fleer Tradition (#235), Leaf Rookies & Stars (#233) and Playoff Absolute (#165). The Contenders autograph is the most valuable; the chrome refractors are the top unsigned rookies.
How much is a Peyton Manning rookie card worth?
It depends on the card and its grade. Ungraded base rookies like the 1998 Topps, Fleer Tradition, Leaf Rookies & Stars and Playoff Absolute often sell for under $50. In PSA 10, those same cards run from about $100 to several hundred dollars, a PSA 10 Bowman Chrome base rookie has recently sold for about $375 to $500, and a PSA 10 Upper Deck rookie for $500 to $750. The chrome refractors reach into the thousands, and a PSA 10 Playoff Contenders autograph has sold for more than $200,000. Check the live prices on each card above for today's market.
How rare is the Playoff Contenders autograph?
It's numbered to just 200 copies and is his only autographed rookie card, which is why it's the crown jewel of his collection. High-grade copies are especially scarce and command the biggest prices.
What's the most affordable Manning rookie to start with?
The 1998 Topps base rookie (#360) is the accessible entry point — inexpensive and widely available. The base (non-refractor) Bowman Chrome and Topps Chrome are the next step up.
Which Manning rookie is best to get graded?
Chrome refractors like the Bowman Chrome and Topps Chrome reward grading most, since their mirrored surfaces and corners are condition-sensitive. Compare recent graded-vs-raw sales before paying to grade.
Are Peyton Manning 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 Peyton Manning?
Manning went No. 1 overall in 1998 and became a first-ballot Hall of Famer. His signed 1998 Playoff Contenders Rookie Ticket is numbered to just 200 — and in 2025 a one-of-one 1998 Manning rookie insert sold for $414,800, a record for a football card without an autograph.
What's the most expensive Peyton Manning card for sale?
As of October 29, 2026, the most expensive Peyton Manning card on our list that's for sale is the 1998 Topps Chrome Refractor (#3), listed from $6,000 on eBay. If you'd rather buy one, the best Peyton Manning card under $100 is the 1998 Bowman Chrome (#2), last sold for $52. Prices update daily.
What's the best Peyton Manning card under $100?
As of October 29, 2026, it's the 1998 Bowman Chrome — #2 on our list of the 10 most popular Peyton Manning cards — last sold for $52. Prices update daily.
What's the best Peyton Manning card under $500?
As of October 29, 2026, it's the 1998 Upper Deck SP Authentic — #4 on our list of the 10 most popular Peyton Manning cards — listed from $250 on eBay. Prices update daily.
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Facts
Card numbers and graded sale prices for the Upper Deck, Leaf, Fleer and Playoff Absolute rookies
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.
Every list is checked against several sources before it goes live. The facts — how rare a card is, what it sells for, which versions exist — come only from card checklists, price trackers, and real sold listings.
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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