1955 Topps Hank Aaron #47 – PSA Mint 9 (MC) – One of the Finest Known Examples

Exceptional 1955 Topps #47 Hank Aaron second-year card professionally graded PSA Mint 9 (MC), representing an extraordinarily high-grade example of this iconic early-career Hall of Fame issue and one of the finest known copies in existence.

Widely regarded as one of the most important and desirable post-war baseball cards, the 1955 Topps Hank Aaron captures the legendary Milwaukee Braves slugger during the early stages of a career that would ultimately redefine baseball history. Aaron finished his Hall of Fame career with 755 home runs, multiple batting titles, 25 All-Star selections, and a reputation as one of the greatest hitters the sport has ever seen.

The 1955 Topps baseball set remains one of the hobby’s most visually celebrated vintage releases, featuring bold color artwork and the iconic horizontal design unique to the issue. Hank Aaron’s card stands among the key stars of the set and remains a cornerstone collectible for advanced vintage baseball collectors.

This example has been professionally authenticated and encapsulated by Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA) with an overall grade of Mint 9 and a qualifier designation of MC (Miscut). Despite the qualifier, the card presents with exceptional colour, gloss, surface quality, and overall eye appeal consistent with elite vintage examples.

Importantly, PSA Population Report data indicates that only thirty-two (32) examples of the 1955 Topps Hank Aaron have achieved a PSA Mint 9 grade, with no PSA Gem Mint 10 examples known to exist. As a result, despite the qualifier designation, this card ranks among the highest-graded and finest-condition examples of one of the hobby’s most iconic vintage baseball cards.

High-grade early Hank Aaron cards remain among the most sought-after blue-chip assets in the vintage sports card market, with PSA Mint examples rarely surfacing publicly.

Authentication & Grading
Professionally authenticated and graded PSA Mint 9 (MC) (Certification #15361817).

Condition
Encapsulated by PSA as Mint 9 (MC). Card displays exceptional colour, gloss, print quality, and overall presentation, with the qualifier reflecting factory miscut characteristics. The card retains outstanding visual appeal and strong technical characteristics throughout. Please refer to photographs for complete condition details.

Details
Player: Hank Aaron
Card Manufacturer: Topps
Year: 1955
Card Number: #47
Grade: PSA Mint 9 (MC)