Allen Crabbe
Shooting Guard / Small Forward (Basketball) · Portland Trail Blazers
Panini Crown Royale ##582 (Rookie Silhouette)
Year & Era
2013-14 — Panini Era (Basketball)
Card Type
Rookie Card (RC) Auto Patch (RPA)
Grade
Raw — appears Near Mint (approx. 7-8)
Rarity
High; typically numbered to 99 or 199 as a standard Rookie Silhouette variant.
Overall Assessment
A classic mid-tier rookie patch autograph from a popular product; high aesthetic appeal but moderate market value.
Condition Grade
Raw — appears Near Mint (approx. 7-8)
Centering Assessment
Front: 60/40 Top-Bottom; slightly heavy at the bottom edge. Back: Unknown.
Surface Condition
Near Mint; shows light scratching near the autograph area and typical foil surface dimpling common in thick card stock.
Corner Condition
Lower corners show minor white chipping/softening; upper corners appear sharper but display slight storage wear.
Edge Condition
Typical rough 'die-cut' style edges from Crown Royale production; some white showing on the bottom edge.
Print Quality
Good; Blue ink signature is vibrant, though there is some light streaking in the loop of the 'A'.
Estimated Value
$15.00 - $35.00 USD (Raw)
Comparison to Known Examples
Average centering for this set; jersey swatch is a single-color black, which is less desirable than multi-color prime patches.
Authentication Tips
Check for the characteristic textured jersey swatch and the embossed Crown Royale logo. Authentic card stock is thick 100pt+.
Grading Recommendation
SGC or PSA; given player value, grading is primarily for preservation rather than investment.
Red Flags
No significant red flags; autograph appears authentic when compared to known Panini exemplars.
Provenance Notes
Commonly found in 2013-14 Panini Crown Royale Hobby boxes; part of the iconic Silhouettes subset.
Historical Context
Allen Crabbe was a key rotational player for the Blazers' playoff runs in the mid-2010s; the Silhouette design is a hobby staple.
Market Trends
Stable to Declining; Crabbe is no longer a featured NBA starter, reducing widespread market demand.
Investment Potential
Low; mainly holds value for Portland Trail Blazers team collectors or Cal Bears alumni.
Similar Cards
C.J. McCollum Rookie Silhouettes, Damian Lillard Rookie Cards, other 2013-14 Panini Patch Autographs.
Display & Preservation
Recommend 100pt or 130pt thick One-Touch magnetic holder or thick-stock penny sleeve and top-loader.
Interesting Facts
The Silhouette design originally debuted in the Panini Limited and Panini Crown Royale sets and remains a top-tier design among collectors.