Juwan Howard 2023-24 Topps Topps Chrome Base Set Purple Sapphire Refractor #101
Card Snapshot: View details for the 2023-24 Topps Chrome Juwan Howard card #101 from our Juwan Howard Private Collection. Rare Purple Sapphire Refractor variant. Numbered 1/10. A must-see for any Juwan Howard Super Collector. High-res scans and hobby history.
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| Technical Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Player | Juwan Howard |
| Season | 2023-24 |
| Team | Washington Bullets |
| Manufacturer | Topps |
| Brand | Topps Chrome |
| Theme | Base Set |
| Variant | Purple Sapphire Refractor |
| Card Number | 101 |
| Serial / Print Run | 1 / 10 |
| Rookie Card | No |
| Memorabilia | - |
| Autograph | - |
| Grading | PSA 9 |
🏆 Hobby Significance
Topps Chrome is the gold standard for modern chromium cards. Since its debut in 1996, it has become the most desired brand for rookie card parallels and high-end refractors. The Juwan Howard collection spans multiple decades of basketball history, capturing everything from the high-flying 90s to his championship years with the Miami Heat. Each card represents a unique piece of this journey.
⚒️ Card Technology
Chromium Refractor: Chromium technology revolutionized the hobby by adding a rainbow light-diffracting coating to the card surface. The specific color (Gold, Sapphire, Ruby, etc.) designates its exact scarcity tier in the set. Trading Card Manufacturing: Traditional trading card manufacturing involves multiple layers of printing and finishing. Even standard base cards from this era often featured premium UV coatings and high-quality card stock that was revolutionary at the time.
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Collector FAQs
What makes this 2023-24 Topps Chrome #101 Purple Sapphire Refractor unique for collectors?
This specific card (#101) from the 2023-24 Topps Topps Chrome release features the rare Purple Sapphire Refractor parallel finish. Utilizing Topps's iconic Chromium technology, the light-diffracting coating gives this card a stunning rainbow sheen under direct light.
How rare is this specific card?
This card is serially numbered 1 out of a total print run of 10.
Is this card professionally graded?
Yes, this card has been graded by PSA and received a condition score of 9.