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December 1961 Card Details

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December 1961
Playboy Chromium Cover Cards Edition 1  ·  1995  ·  #23
9.5 Crown Grade
Gem Mint
Cert # 000018018
Subgrades
9 Centering
10 Corners
10 Edges
8.5 Surface
Centering60/40 or better on the front. 80/20 or better on the back.
CornersPerfect corners with no signs of wear, nicks, or softening. The corners appear flawless under all forms of inspection and are as sharp as possible.
EdgesAbsolutely perfect edges with no flaws, chipping, or nicks. The edges appear flawless and as sharp as when the card was printed.
SurfaceVery clean surface with no visible scratches or marks under normal inspection. Only tiny imperfections visible under magnification.
Card Notes
The Playboy Chromium Cover Cards Edition 1 from 1995 represents a nostalgic intersection of pop culture and the trading card boom of the mid-90s. This set captured iconic Playboy magazine covers in chromium format, appealing to collectors interested in entertainment history and the distinctive aesthetic of that era's card production. The chromium technology was particularly popular during this period, offering a premium visual experience that elevated these reproductions beyond standard card stock. The December 1961 cover is sought by collectors for its historical significance within the Playboy archive and the nostalgic appeal of that particular moment in mid-century American culture. The chromium finish brings the vintage cover artwork to life with enhanced visual depth, making it an attractive piece for those building complete sets or focusing on specific decades of Playboy's influential visual legacy.
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Population Insights
3 Total Pop
3 This Grade
0 Higher Grade
0 Lower Grade
Grade Count
9.5 THIS SLAB 3
★  Subgrade Ranking
Ranks #2 of 3 among Grade 9.5 copies
Subgrade Profile — Centering / Corners / Edges / Surface
9 / 10 / 10 / 8.5
1 Better
1 Equal
1 Lower
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