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January 1974 Card Details

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January 1974
Playboy Chromium Cover Cards Edition 1  ·  1995  ·  #45
9 Crown Grade
Mint
Cert # 000018050
Subgrades
10 Centering
10 Corners
10 Edges
8 Surface
Centering55/45 or better on the front. 60/40 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.
SurfaceClean surface with minimal imperfections. Tiny scratches, light handling marks, and minor print lines are visible under magnification.
Card Notes
The Playboy Chromium Cover Cards Edition 1 from 1995 represents a unique crossover moment in trading card history, when the hobby expanded beyond sports into entertainment and pop culture. These chromium cards captured iconic Playboy magazine covers from the publication's decades-long run, appealing to collectors interested in both vintage imagery and the chromium technology that defined mid-90s card production. The set bridged nostalgia and novelty in an era of experimental collectibles. This January 1974 cover card preserves a significant moment from Playboy's cultural prominence. The striking chromium treatment enhances the cover's visual impact, making it a sought-after piece for those collecting either the magazine's history or the broader spectrum of 1990s chromium releases.
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Population Insights
2 Total Pop
1 This Grade
1 Higher Grade
0 Lower Grade
Grade Count
10 1
9 THIS SLAB 1
★  Subgrade Ranking
Ranks #1 of 1 among Grade 9 copies
Subgrade Profile — Centering / Corners / Edges / Surface
10 / 10 / 10 / 8
0 Better
1 Equal
0 Lower
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