The crown jewel of post-war baseball cards, the 1952 Topps #311 Mickey Mantle is the hobby’s most iconic and celebrated issue—widely considered the face of vintage collecting. Graded PSA 5 EX, this mid-grade example offers strong eye appeal with vibrant color, clean registration, and well-preserved surfaces that showcase Mantle’s legendary rookie-year image in all its glory. As the key to Topps’ inaugural high-number series and a symbol of Americana, this card transcends generations of collectors. With demand only growing for quality specimens, this PSA 5 represents a prime opportunity to own a true cornerstone of the baseball card world.