2021 Goldin Elite Closing Jan 30 &31

Lot #18: 2017 Panini National Treasures Black #161 Patrick Mahomes Signed Patch Rookie Card (#1/5) - BGS MINT 9/BGS 10

Description

We all know what this particular card represents.  Anything Patrick Mahomes National Treasures #161 is simply a “ghost”.  They aren’t out there. But this Mahomes card is actually for sale, and is exceptional in its rarity.  And Exceptional is probably not even close to describing this card.

What we can say is this…Patrick Mahomes is simply a generational talent.  There is no other way to describe it. The play that he has shown on the NFL field since the beginning of his career is unparalleled in terms of stats, accolades, titles, overall dynamic ability and eye test.  Whether it’s his 50 TD MVP season where he barely lost in the AFC Championship game, his Superbowl Title and SB MVP or his follow up performance this season, we can all tell how Patrick is different from anyone we have ever seen.

Furthermore, he just seems to be a genuinely nice person. The card presented here is his National Treasures Issue, Card #161.  The National Treasures #161 Mahomes is widely considered the most sought-after Patrick Mahomes card in the industry. This particular card is limited to just FIVE copies ever issued, and is what is known as the “Black” version; represented by the accent printing in black on the card.  This is not the #/99, #/25, #/15, or even #/10 issue.  This is one of THE RAREST of all Patrick Mahomes National Treasures #161 Cards ever issued and that will ever be offered in the marketplace. Unimaginable scarcity for a card that carries such a high demand.

This card is graded BGS 9 with none graded higher by BGS and none ever graded by PSA.  It has a striking, beautiful bold blue signature that has rightfully been graded as a perfect 10. The card pictured here has the special and rare “AFC Logo” patch, which is a 4-color patch (some might even say 5-color because of the color variations in the red on the top right of the patch).  As you can see, this patch is part of the patch type pictured on the front of his card; slightly above and to the right of the “5” on the front of his jersey.  The AFC Patch allows for the very rare 4 (or more?) color patch on this card, which is virtually unseen as the majority of patches contain 3 colors or less. This is a positively unique and highly sought-after patch which adds an undefined quality and scarcity to this card.

In addition, this is Card #1/5 of the “BlacK” version.  The #1 card in the issue is always the most preferred card other than perhaps a Jersey Number Card.  Since, Patrick Mahomes Jersey Number is #15, this is not possible in this issue of only 5 cards.  However, on top of being the #1 card it is coincidentally the #1/5 card which equates to his Jersey #15.  #1/5 = #15.  Pretty Cool.  And another factor that defines this card as something incredibly special. As you can see, the card contains the ever-important RC stamp on the Top Right of the card indicating that it is his true National Treasures Rookie Card issue.

Patrick Mahomes was so highly regarded by the Chiefs that he was awarded the highest contract in NFL history.  This obviously means that they believe Mahomes will continue the type of play that he has shown so far. The future of this star, and this card, can only be imagined.  He is the new face of the NFL.

Final Bid (Includes Buyers Premium):$840,000
Minimum Bid:$50,000
Number of Bids:39