Fred Couples sells 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle card for nearly $160,000

Golf legend Fred Couples sold a 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle card in a PSA 2.5 grade (“Good+”) for $158,600 through Heritage Auctions on Friday night, setting a record high for that card in that grade.Couples’ card is notable for how good the front looks, showing minimal wear and damage for a 74-year-old piece of cardboard — far better than most with a 2.5 grade (grading leader PSA uses a 1-10 scale, with 10 being “Gem Mint”). The back of the card has a visible crease, costing it a higher grade.Advertisement