Non-Silver Item: 2004 Topps Ken Griffey Jr. All-Star Game Baseball Card
Collectible Trading Card / Sports Memorabilia · Topps Company, Inc.; founded in 1938, Topps is the most prominent name in American baseball trading cards.
Pattern: 2004 Topps Baseball Series; 2004 All-Star Game Commemorative Insert/Subset.
Type
Collectible Trading Card / Sports Memorabilia
Maker
Topps Company, Inc.; founded in 1938, Topps is the most prominent name in American baseball trading cards.
Material
Printed cardstock/paperboard. Contains no silver material or precious metal composition.
Dimensions
Standard trading card size: 2.5 inches by 3.5 inches (6.35 cm x 8.89 cm). Weight is approximately 1-2 grams; negligible in troy ounces.
Description
This is a modern sports trading card featuring Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr. It commemorates his appearance or status during the 2004 MLB All-Star season while playing for the Cincinnati Reds. It is not a silver object, though it holds value within the sports memorabilia market.
Key Features
Portrait of Ken Griffey Jr., Cincinnati Reds 'C' logo on cap, 2004 All-Star Game logo, blue and white bordered design.
Material & Composition
Printed cardstock/paperboard. Contains no silver material or precious metal composition.
Finish & Decoration
Glossy UV coating with printed lithographic ink. Features a full-color photograph of Ken Griffey Jr. in a Cincinnati Reds uniform with the 2004 All-Star Game logo.
Hallmarks & Stamps
No silver hallmarks. Identification marks include the Topps logo, MLB logo, and card number/biographical data on the reverse (not visible).
Construction Details
Machine-printed and die-cut cardstock; housed in a rigid plastic 'Toploader' protective sleeve.
Functional Features
Informational/collectible; intended for display, trading, or archival storage within a hobby collection.
Handle & Grip Details
Not applicable; item is a flat rectangular card designed to be handled by the edges or via its protective plastic casing.
Craftsmanship Details
Mass-produced industrial printing; high-quality lithography consistent with 21st-century manufacturing standards.
Authentication Indicators
Authentic Topps printing style and branding; period-appropriate photography and jerseys. Not a silver artifact.
Origin & Manufacturing
United States; produced by Topps manufacturing facilities.
Era & Period
Modern Era Baseball (Post-1980); Modern Sportscard Market (2000s).
Age Estimate
2004 (based on the All-Star Game branding and card design).
Cultural Significance
Represents the height of the baseball card hobby and the legacy of one of the 20th century's most iconic athletes.
Condition Notes
Appears to be in 'Good' to 'Very Good' condition inside a plastic protector. Assessment of corners and edges is restricted by the casing and photo glare. No evidence of silver tarnish as it is paper-based.
Value Estimate
Market value is approximately $1.00 USD - $5.00 USD for a standard base insert, depending on condition. Much higher if professionally graded (PSA/BGS).
Care & Maintenance
Keep in a PVC-free plastic sleeve and a rigid Toploader. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to prevent UV fading of the ink.
Similar Pieces
Upper Deck or Fleer baseball cards from the same year; Topps 'Chrome' versions (which have a metallic sheen but contain no silver).
Interesting Facts
Ken Griffey Jr., known as 'The Kid,' is one of only 31 players in MLB history to appear in games in four different decades.