Most expensive sports card ever sold goes NFT
Rob Gough x MXNICKLS collaboration for a $5.2 million Mickey Mantle Rookie Card
Mona Lisa of sports cards is now on Rarible.
In January 2021, the legendary 1952 Mickey Mantle Rookie Card Mint 9 was sold for $5.2 million, setting the record for the most expensive sports card ever sold.
As the owner of this extremely rare piece of history, actor and producer Rob Gough collaborated with artist MXNICKLS to create four unique interpretations of the card to transport it into a new medium.
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The NFT collection goes live on Rarible on 17th May 2021, and will consist of 4 editions of different rarity levels.
Each card includes a special access unlockable that includes exclusive viewing of the PSA 9 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle for the top buyer, private event at The National Sports Card Convention, discounts at Dope.com, and more.
1/1: SATOSHI
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The creator of Bitcoin is to this day unknown. But the name Satoshi Nakamoto represents more than just the person or team that created Bitcoin, it represents freedom, opportunity, and the future of technology.
"SATOSHI" is a homage to the people that changed the world with their ideas and actions, to leaders, muses, and mentors.- Properties:
Frame: Gold / Resin
Sticker: Gold
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30/30: VITALIK
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With being a key figure in the development of Ethereum, Vitalik Buterin created an environment for multitudes of new technologies and opportunities. It is the home for ERC20 tokens and smart contracts that make decentralized finance possible, as well as the home for ERC721 tokens that set in motion a renaissance for digital art and ownership.
"VITALIK" is a homage to the Ethereum blockchain, to innovation and decentralization.- Properties:
Frame: Silver / Glass
Sticker: Silver
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52/52: ROB
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The price of art and collectibles is set by the highest bidder, but the actual value is often missed. For every esteemed collectible, there is a pioneer that first saw the value in it. By purchasing the 1952 Mickey Mantle Rookie Card for $5.2m, Rob Gough set a new standard for vintage card collections.
"ROB" is an homage to pioneers, visionaries, and collectors.- Properties:
Frame: Glass
Sticker: Holographic
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152/152: MONA
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The Mona Lisa is undoubtedly one of the most famous paintings in the world. Its eventful history is the main contributor to the high value. The artwork was stolen from the Louvre in 1911. Pablo Picasso, among others, was detained as a suspect. In no time this became a massive media spectacle, and once the painting was reclaimed, the whole world knew about the Mona Lisa.
"MONA" is an homage to the old masters, to value through exposure, to art and perception. The back of the card is a window into Leonardo DaVinci's thoughts.- Properties:
Frame: None
Sticker: Holographic
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