This is a 1997-98 Topps Stadium Club Royal Court #RC6 Michael Jordan “King of Kings” insert card (often referred to as part of the “Royal Court” Kings of Kings subset). It features a heavy holographic/silver foil finish across the entire card, a dramatic action shot of MJ in his red Chicago Bulls #23 uniform driving to the hoop, a “Stadium Club” logo, a royal crown graphic with “King of Kings” banner on the left, and “Michael Jordan” name at the bottom in stylized purple/white lettering. The back has a purple-themed design with a close-up portrait, bio details (drafted 3rd overall in 1984), career accolades, “Royal Court RC 6” designation, Topps and NBA logos.This is a late-90s insert known for its flashy, era-defining holo-foil technology and royal-themed design. These cards are popular with MJ collectors but notoriously difficult to grade high due to the large foil surface area (prone to scratches, clouding, and fingerprints) and thin card stock (susceptible to edge wear and corner dings).

Crescent Vale Self-Graded Scores

Centering: The centering was excellent and scored a 9.5.

Edges: The bottom edge had the most wear and scored a 6.5 subgrade.

Corners: The corners had wear and received a 7.

Surface: The surface was clean and got an 8 subgrade.

Crescent Vale Self-Graded Overall Score: 7.5 Near Mint+

Grok AI Scores

Centering (Front & Back)

Front: The main image, crown graphic, and text elements appear reasonably well-centered within the card borders. No extreme top-to-bottom or left-to-right bias is obvious in the provided shots.

Back: The portrait and text blocks are framed decently, though the purple background and wavy design can make minor shifts harder to judge.

Assessment: Solid centering for a 90s insert. PSA: 8–9. BGS: 8.5–9.5.

Corners

The visible corners in the photos show some softness and minor wear, particularly at the bottom-right area near the name and the top areas where the holo meets the cut. No heavy rounding or major whitening, but the thin stock and foil edges show typical light handling marks.

Assessment: Average to above-average for the set. PSA: 7–8. BGS: 7.5–8.5 (foil corners often limit this).

Edges

The card has a clean white border cut overall, but the macro and angled shots reveal minor roughness and very light chipping along the foil perimeter (especially visible on the bottom and side edges). The holo surface shows some edge lift or manufacturing variance common to these cards.

Assessment: Typical for a 25+ year-old foil card. PSA: 7–8. BGS: 7.5–8 (edges are frequently the weakest subgrade on Stadium Club foils).

Surface

The holographic finish displays strong color-shifting rainbow effects (greens, reds, blues, purples) under light, which is a plus for eye appeal.

However, close-ups reveal visible surface wear: light scratches/scuffs across the foil (especially in the lower half and near the crown), some clouding or haze in spots, and minor print imperfections or handling marks that are common on these large-foil designs. The image itself remains sharp, but the foil is sensitive.

Assessment: Noticeable surface wear consistent with age and foil type. PSA: 7–8. BGS: 7–8.

Grok AI Overall Grade: 8 Near Mint to Mint

PSA 8 NM-MT is the most realistic outcome (possible PSA 7 if surface/edges are stricter under magnification, or PSA 9 if the wear is very light in-hand). High-grade examples (PSA 9–10) are quite scarce due to the foil’s fragility.

BGS 8 NM-MT with subgrades likely in the 7.5–9 range (one or two subs possibly at 7.5–8). A true BGS 9 or Black Label is rare for this insert because of the holo surface and edge sensitivity.

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.