Dan Marino - Panini Prizm Draft Picks (Silver Prizm Parallel)
Trading Card, Graphic Print on Cardstock • Panini America (Commercial Design Team)
Style & Movement
Modern Sports Graphic Design / Commercial Collectible Art
Medium & Technique
Holographic foil printing (Prizm technology), lithography, and laminate on thick cardstock
Creation Period
2015-2020 (Panini Prizm Draft Picks series)
Dimensions & Format
2.5 x 3.5 inches (Standard Trading Card Size); Vertical Portrait format
Subject Description
A portrait of NFL Hall of Famer Dan Marino during his collegiate career at the University of Pittsburgh. He is depicted in a traditional pocket-passing stance, wearing the iconic Pitt gold and blue uniform with number 13.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good to Very Good; housed in a protective top-loader. Appears to have slight centering bias but clean edges.
Estimated Market Value
$5.00 - $15.00 USD (Non-autographed/Non-numbered base silver foil parallel)
Auction Estimate
$1.00 - $10.00 USD (un-graded)
Provenance History
Mass-produced commercial item; typical secondary market provenance (private collections/hobbyists).
Art Historical Significance
Represents the 'Modern Era' of sports card collecting where holographic technology and brand legacy (Prizm) define value over traditional photography alone.
Notable Features
Features the 'Panini Prizm Draft Picks' branding and a distinctive 'Silver Prizm' refractor effect that creates a rainbow sheen when tilted in light.
Condition Issues
Visible surface scratches on the protective top-loader; potential light surface dimples typical of Prizm chrome-style cards.
Conservation Recommendations
Store in a PVC-free penny sleeve and a semi-rigid holder. Keep out of direct UV light to prevent fading of the holographic finish.