1993-94 Fleer Ultra Famous Nicknames Insert #5 – Anfernee “Penny” Hardaway (Orlando Magic). This is a short-printed parallel/insert set (randomly inserted 1:5 in Series 2 packs).

The “5 of 15” designation simply refers to its position in the 15-card set; it is not a serial-numbered card. The front features the classic Ultra glossy photo with wood-grain/net background, vertical “PENNY” foil, and the “Famous Nicknames” logo. The back explains the origin of his nickname and lists his early accolades. It is a recognized rookie-year insert.BGS Subgrades (based on all supplied high-resolution images).

Crescent Vale Self-Graded Scores

Centering: The centering is near perfect and received a 9.5 subgrade.

Edges: The edges were clean and scored a 9.

Corners: The corners were good and received an 8.5.

Surface: The surface was clean and received a 9.5.

Crescent Vale Self-Graded Overall Score: 9 Mint

Grok AI Scores

Grok reviewed the full front/back plus macro close-ups of every corner, all four edges, surface/foil, centering, and print quality under simulated grading lighting/angles.

Centering: 10.0

Perfect front-to-back alignment. The asymmetrical design (wood left, net right) is factory-correct with no shift. “PENNY,” logos, and back text are dead-centered.

Corners: 9.5

All four corners are razor-sharp. No whitening, chipping, rounding, or dings visible in any close-up (including the bottom-left “ULTRA” foil area and bottom-right “FAMOUS NICKNAMES” logo). Typical soft-corner risk on these 90s Ultra cards is absent here.

Edges: 9.5

Clean, straight, and uniform. No nicks, dents, chipping, or discoloration on any side. White border areas (where present) show no wear.

Surface: 9.0

Gloss is bright and even with excellent color depth. The player photo, wood-grain background, and basketball net are free of creases, major scratches, or print lines. The silver foil “PENNY” and “FAMOUS NICKNAMES” logo are pristine—no bubbling, peeling, or heavy scratching (a common failure point on this set). Minor microscopic handling marks (invisible to the naked eye) keep it from a 9.5/10.

Grok AI Overall Score: 9.5-10

BGS Overall Grade: 9.5 (Gem Mint)

This is a strong, collector-grade example that would slab very well at BGS. The subgrades above would produce a clean 9.5 label (common for top examples of this insert).PSA Equivalent

PSA 9 (Mint) to PSA 10 (Gem Mint)

PSA is generally more lenient on surface for these glossy 90s inserts. Given the visual evidence, this card has a realistic shot at PSA 9 or better. PSA 10 population for the card is finite but achievable for flawless copies.Market Cross-Reference & Value Context (as of current data) Raw/ungraded copies routinely sell in the $4–$8 range.

PSA 8 ≈ $15–$25

PSA 9 ≈ $50–$85

PSA 10 ≈ $260+ (recent realized prices)

BGS 9 / 9.5 examples trade at a premium over PSA equivalents and are scarcer in public sales.

PSA population for the entire Famous Nicknames set is modest (~5,800 total graded cards across all 15 cards), with Hardaway being one of the more heavily submitted due to his popularity. High-grade copies (9+) remain desirable because the foil and gloss are notoriously sensitive to handling.Summary & Recommendations

This is an exceptionally clean example with no obvious defects in any of the provided macro images. It is well above average for the set and would command strong money once graded. Grading recommendation: Submit to BGS for the subgrade detail or PSA for broader market liquidity. Either way, expect a strong return on the raw value.

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.