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Lakers Legend Kobe Bryant’s Card Sells for $1.11 Million After Stunning Price Jump

Kobe Bryant Gold Prizm card reportedly sold for $1.11 million through Alt, marking a staggering jump from the price of another BGS 9.5 example in 2022.

By Erik C. Anderson · Heavy

Published: Saturday, 10 October 2026 at 1:08 AM

Key Things to Know

A rare 2012-13 Panini Prizm Gold Kobe Bryant card sold for $1.11 million at auction.
The sale price represents a 612 percent increase over a matching card sold in August 2022.
Numbered to just 10 copies, the card carries a BGS Gem Mint 9.5 grade.

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A rare 2012-13 Panini Prizm Gold Kobe Bryant card sold for $1.11 million during an auction by trading card marketplace Alt on October 8. Numbered to just 10 copies and graded BGS Gem Mint 9.5, the sale represents a major increase over an identical card that sold for $156,000 via Goldin in August 2022.

The transaction marks a rare seven-figure price for a modern card that is neither a rookie issue nor an autograph. The 2012-13 set introduced Panini Prizm Basketball, and Bryant's collectibles continue to command premium prices across the sports card market.

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Lakers Legend Kobe Bryant’s Card Sells for $1.11 Million After Stunning Price Jump

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