The election of the first American gained worldwide attention in early May, not just among the faithful, but also among collectors who sought to capitalize on the fact that the new pontiff is not just an American, but an avid baseball fan.
Topps NOW released a limited-edition trading card commemorating the historic moment, and it has paid off in a big way. The Pope Leo card has been in high demand, resulting in the production of 133,535 copies as of the time of this writing.
On Sunday, the Pope Leo XIV Superfractor 1-of-1 sold for $16,500 at auction through Fanatics Collect, Sports Illustrated reports.
Topps also printed a White Smoke Variation…
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