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Christy Mathewson Portrait Piedmont Card.
Yes, really.

Christy Mathewson Portrait Piedmont Card

Paper from another century, priced like beachfront property.

Price last checked: $409,422.59.

Paper from another century, priced like beachfront property. This card survived wars, recessions, and generations of people who understood what rarity does to price. You are not buying cardboard. You are buying scarcity with corners. Put it in a vault, then casually mention it at dinner. If this number hurts your feelings, keep scrolling. Pain is free. Use the live retailer page before buying.

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Why it stands out

Paper from another century, priced like beachfront property.

What to know

Price last checked around $409,422.59. Use the live retailer page before buying.

Editorial note

Updated March 1, 2026. Affiliate links may earn us a commission. Baller mode pages are niche picks for trading cards shoppers who want one direct answer.


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