Eli Manning
Quarterback · New York Giants
Panini Score Football #180
Year & Era
2019 — Modern/Chrome Era
Card Type
Orange Parallel /799
Grade
7.5 - 8.5 (NM-MT estimated)
Rarity
Serial numbered 120/799; moderately common for a parallel but scarcer than base.
Overall Assessment
A solid mid-tier collectible for a Giants fan or Manning completionist, featuring a clean late-career image and serial numbering.
Condition Grade
7.5 - 8.5 (NM-MT estimated)
Centering Assessment
Front centering appears slightly heavy to the right and bottom, approximately 55/45 or 60/40.
Surface Condition
Near Mint; notable finger smudges/streaks over the bottom right of the image; no deep scratches visible.
Corner Condition
Generally sharp; minor white touch visible on the bottom right corner.
Edge Condition
Slight roughness along the bottom edge, characteristic of Panini Score paper stock.
Print Quality
High saturation with crisp gold foil stamping; standard 'Score' retail production quality.
Estimated Value
$5.00 - $15.00 (Raw); $30.00 - $45.00 (PSA 9)
Comparison to Known Examples
Standard centered copy; surface appears less clean than top-tier PSA 10 examples due to handling marks.
Authentication Tips
Check for official Panini holographic foil stamping and crispness of the '120/799' serial number; fakes are rare for this tier.
Grading Recommendation
SGC for cost-effectiveness or PSA for registry collectors; however, raw value may not justify the fee.
Red Flags
No significant red flags observed; the card appears authentic and unaltered.
Provenance Notes
Distributed in 2019 Panini Score Hobby and Retail packs; common pull from 'Orange' retail fat packs.
Historical Context
2019 was Eli Manning's final season in the NFL, marking the end of an era for the Giants franchise.
Market Trends
Stable; Eli Manning cards maintain a 'legacy' floor as a two-time Super Bowl MVP.
Investment Potential
Moderate long-term; value likely to spike during his inevitable Hall of Fame induction year.
Similar Cards
Peyton Manning parallels, Daniel Jones 2019 Rookies, or 2019 Prizm Orange parallels.
Display & Preservation
Store in a PVC-free penny sleeve and a standard 20pt top-loader to prevent surface scratches.
Interesting Facts
The serial number 120/799 is a total coincidence, but collectors sometimes seek his jersey number '10' in the sequence.