Autographed Trading Card Appraisal

Crown Royale USA Baseball 18U Autographed Trading Card (Holographic Parallel)

This item is a baseball trading card, specifically from the 'Crown Royale' series, featuring a player identified as playing for 'USA Baseball 18U.' The card has a distinctive die-cut design in the shape of a regal crown at the top, a signature characteristic of the Crown Royale product line. The crown portion exhibits a vibrant, iridescent, multi-color holographic foil finish, reflecting a spectrum of colors when viewed from different angles, indicating a premium or 'holographic' parallel variant. The main body of the card features an image of a baseball player in mid-action, wearing a white jersey with the number '15' in red. The player's autograph, in blue ink, is prominently displayed across the lower chest area of the player's image. Below the autograph, 'USA BASEBALL' is printed in a clean, sans-serif font. To the left, a small depiction of a crown is visible, likely serving as a series logo, alongside a small, rectangular holographic element that suggests a serial number or rarity indicator, though specific numbers are not legible. To the right, a red and black shield-like logo with '18U' signifies the player's age-level team. The card appears to be in excellent condition, with no visible creases, tears, or significant surface wear. The corners appear sharp, and the edges are clean, suggesting it has been well-preserved, possibly in a sleeve or top-loader. The overall construction appears to be a high-quality card stock with a glossy finish. The holographic elements are intact, showing no signs of de-lamination or scratching, which is a good indicator of its condition and careful handling. The exact year is not visible but the modern aesthetic and holographic features suggest a relatively recent production, likely in the 2010s or early 2020s, aligning with contemporary sports card manufacturing. The autograph adds significant value as it appears to be on-card, meaning it was signed directly on the card rather than on a sticker applied later.