Lamar Jackson 2018 Panini Select XRC Prizm (Rookie Card)
Trading card, mass-produced commercial print on chromium stock • Panini America, Inc. (Design Team)
Style & Movement
Modern Sports Graphic Arts / Commercial Ephemera
Medium & Technique
Chromographic offset lithography with holographic prizm/refractor coating and die-cut technological elements
Creation Period
2018
Dimensions & Format
2.5 x 3.5 inches (Standard Trading Card Format); Vertical portrait orientation
Subject Description
A rookie portrait and action shot of NFL quarterback Lamar Jackson in his Baltimore Ravens uniform, featuring the NFL shield and 'RC' rookie identifier against a geometric, multi-colored refractor background.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good/Very Good; currently housed in a top-loader. Appears to have some surface wear or minor corner softing typical of non-graded cards.
Estimated Market Value
$150 - $450 (highly dependent on professional grading score)
Auction Estimate
$200 - $400
Provenance History
Acquired via commercial retail or secondary hobby market. These cards are distributed via 'blind' wax packs or 'breaks'.
Art Historical Significance
Represents the modern 'Chromium' era of sports collectibles where scarcity is manufactured through 'parallels' and 'refractors'. Lamar Jackson's 2018 cards are historically significant within the hobby due to his MVP status and dual-threat impact on the game.
Notable Features
Features the 'XRC' designation often utilized for redemption-based rookie cards or specific high-end select subsets. The kaleidoscopic Prizm background is a hallmark of the Panini brand.
Condition Issues
Possible surface scratches on the delicate 'Prizm' finish; potential for centering issues or micro-abrasions from handling.
Conservation Recommendations
Submit to a professional grading service (PSA, BGS, or SGC) for slab encapsulation; store out of direct UV light to prevent fading of the holographic film.
Collector Notes
Value