1996-97 Topps Finest Series 2 🏀 Complete Set

1996-97 Topps Finest Series 2 🏀 Complete Set

The 1996-97 Topps Finest set is one of the most iconic and important basketball card releases of the 1990s. It is a premium product from a pivotal era, known for its iconic chromium finish and a legendary rookie class that includes some of the biggest names in basketball history. A complete set of Series 2 is a significant collection for any basketball card enthusiast.

Description:

• Set Composition: The complete Series 2 set consists of 145 cards, with card numbers running from #147-291

• Key Cards & Rookies: The value of this set is heavily anchored by the rookie cards from the legendary 1996 NBA Draft class. The most valuable rookie cards in Series 2 are:

  • Kobe Bryant (#150, #264): The most desirable rookie card in the set, with two different cards for different tiers.

  • Allen Iverson (#149, #280): Another highly valuable rookie card, with two different cards.

  • Ray Allen (#147, #268): A key rookie card of the future Hall of Famer.

  • Steve Nash (#153, #281): A key rookie card of a future two-time MVP.

• Design: The cards are known for their premium, reflective chromium finish and are tiered into three distinct levels of rarity:

  • Bronze (Common): Cards #147-246

  • Silver (Uncommon): Cards #247-269, inserted at a rate of 1 in 4 packs.

  • Gold (Rare): Cards #270-291, inserted at a rate of 1 in 24 packs.

  • A unique feature of this set is the "peel-and-remove" protective coating on the front of each card. Cards with the coating still intact are generally considered more valuable and are a key factor for collectors when assembling a complete set.