This is a 1992-93 Upper Deck Award Winner Hologram #AW1 Michael Jordan (Scoring). It belongs to the nine-card Award Winners Holograms insert set, which highlights 1991-92 statistical leaders and award winners (this one focuses on Jordan’s scoring dominance, including his sixth consecutive NBA scoring title in 1991-92 at 30.1 PPG, plus context on his career scoring achievements). The design features a thick holographic foil layer with dynamic rainbow diffraction effects, a prominent color action photo of Jordan in his white Bulls #23 jersey (looking upward/intense), overlaid holographic elements, the “92 UPPER DECK 93” diamond logo in the top left, and bottom text “MICHAEL JORDAN SCORING.” The back (shown in the final image) is a standard white-bordered Upper Deck design with “AW1” designation, a detailed stats paragraph on Jordan’s scoring feats (including comparisons to Wilt Chamberlain and his Bulls championship context), and copyright details. These were randomly inserted in 1992-93 Upper Deck low-series packs.

Overall Eye Appeal and AuthenticityThe card appears fully authentic. Visible hallmarks include:Correct 1992-93 holographic foil construction with vibrant, shifting rainbow colors (strong blue/green/purple/pink/orange diffraction under angled light, as captured in your close-ups).

Proper layout: Upper Deck logo placement, jersey text (“BULLS 23,” “CHICAGO BULLS”), photo selection, and back text matching known examples of #AW1.

No signs of trimming, reprinting, or counterfeit foil (fakes often show duller, flatter holograms or mismatched printing/alignment). The foil has the characteristic early-90s thickness and reflectivity.

These cards were produced with the same challenging foil technology as the 1991-92 version (and similar to other UD holograms of the era), making them prone to surface wear over 30+ years. Raw examples typically trade in the $8–20 range depending on eye appeal; graded ones scale with condition.Professional Grading Analysis (PSA and BGS Standards)Holographic foil cards receive heightened scrutiny for surface issues (haze, micro-scratches, dimpling from the thick stock), edge whitening (common on die-cut foil borders), and corner softness. Your images (including strong angled/tilted shots showing the full hologram effect, plus back and close details) reveal good overall vibrancy but typical age/handling marks.

Crescent Vale Self-Graded Scores

Centering: I adjusted the score from 10 to 9.5. The Grok grades brought down our original scores.

Edges: I adjusted the edges from 9.5 to a 9 for edges.

Corners: The corners was brought down from a 9 to an 8.5 subgrade.

Surface: I adjusted the surface from 8.5 to a 7 score.

Crescent Vale Self-Graded Overall Score: 8 NM-MINT

Grok AI Scores

Corners: Slight softening and minor whitening, especially at the top and bottom points (visible in flat and angled views). No major dings, crushing, or chips, but not perfectly sharp—standard for these foil inserts after decades.

Edges: Noticeable whitening and light roughness along the borders (clear in macro edge shots and when tilted). The thick foil layer often shows micro-fraying or discoloration here.

Surface: The hologram displays excellent color pop and diffraction (rainbow shifts are dynamic and clean in the close-ups). However, there is visible haze/fogging, light scratches/micro-abrasions, and minor dimpling/cloudiness across the foil (particularly evident under direct/angled lighting in the upper and background areas). The main photo remains relatively sharp and clean, but the foil background amplifies these imperfections. No creases, tears, stains, or print defects.

Centering: Front-to-back alignment looks solid (text and image are well-positioned with no extreme offset).

Other Factors: Clean back with no writing or alterations. The card was likely stored in a toploader or sleeve (common path for these inserts).

Grok AI Scores

Estimated PSA Grade: PSA 7 (Near Mint) to low PSA 8 (NM-MT)

PSA grades these holograms conservatively due to foil sensitivity. This example has solid eye appeal and vibrant diffraction, but the combination of edge whitening, corner softness, and surface haze/micro-wear would typically land it in the PSA 7 range (or possibly a strong low 8 under optimal lab lighting).

High-grade examples (PSA 9/10) are scarce—PSA 10 populations are tiny and command big premiums (often $700+). Most graded #AW1 Jordans cluster in 7–8 territory. A PSA 7 has recent comps around $30–40; PSA 8 moves toward $50–80+ in auctions.

Estimated BGS Grade: BGS 7.5 (Near Mint+) with subgrades roughly 7–8.5BGS is stricter on technical flaws:Corners: ~7.5–8 (minor softening/whitening).

Edges: ~7–7.5 (whitening is the main limiter).

Centering: ~8.5–9.

Surface: ~7.5 (haze, light scratches, and foil dimpling deduct here, even with strong color shift).

Grok AI Overall Score: 7.5 Near Mint+

Overall 7.5 feels appropriate; a clean 8+ would need near-flawless foil under magnification/blacklight (rare on these).

Please Note: This card is housed in a custom display slab for superior protection and presentation. While the label may include descriptive details, this is not a grade from a third-party professional service (such as PSA, BGS, or SGC). The card is being sold as Raw/Ungraded. Please review the high-resolution photos provided to make your own assessment of the card’s condition before bidding or purchasing.