Jason Witten
Tight End · Dallas Cowboys
Panini Plates & Patches / 2016 Prizm Football ##176
Year & Era
2016 — Modern Era
Card Type
1/1 Superfractor / Printing Plate (Magenta Plate 1/1)
Grade
Raw — Appears Near Mint to Mint
Rarity
Extremely Rare - 1/1 (One of four actual printing plates used to make card #176)
Overall Assessment
A fantastic, unique 1/1 true printing plate of a legendary tight end, offering high visual appeal and ultimate scarcity for Jason Witten or Dallas Cowboys PC collectors
Condition Grade
Raw — Appears Near Mint to Mint
Centering Assessment
Standard printing plate dimensions; alignment appears well-centered with standard corner notches
Surface Condition
Brushed metal finish typical of printing plates, minor surface scuffs from production handling inside the holder
Corner Condition
Sharp factory-cut corners with characteristic notched corners specific to printing plates
Edge Condition
Clean factory-cut metal edges with no noticeable dings or chipping
Print Quality
High-grade factory metal printing plate with clear etched text and official Panini licensing stamps
Estimated Value
$100 - $300 USD depending on the specific platform and collector demand for Jason Witten 1/1 cards
Comparison to Known Examples
One of only four unique printing plates (Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow) for this specific card in existence
Authentication Tips
Verify the official Panini back text, hologram/NFLPA stamp, and matching card number #176 to standard 2016 Prizm checklist
Grading Recommendation
Raw preservation in a one-touch magnetic holder is generally preferred for metal printing plates, though BGS or SGC encapsulation is acceptable
Red Flags
No significant red flags observed; genuine Panini Plates & Patches casing housing a true 1/1 printing plate
Provenance Notes
Pulled directly from Panini Plates & Patches hobby boxes which uniquely insert actual printing plates from other Panini product lines like Prizm
Historical Context
Jason Witten is one of the most prolific tight ends in NFL history, holding numerous Dallas Cowboys franchise records and a secure future Hall of Fame legacy
Market Trends
Stable demand for Cowboys legends and true 1/1 cards, particularly absolute rarity items like printing plates
Investment Potential
Solid long-term hold for Cowboys team collectors and tight end connoisseurs due to true one-of-a-kind scarcity
Similar Cards
2016 Panini Prizm Jason Witten Cyan, Yellow, and Black Printing Plates (1/1)
Display & Preservation
Keep secured in the current UV-protected magnetic holder stored away from direct sunlight and extreme humidity
Interesting Facts
Plates & Patches frequently serves as the destination product where printing plates from flagship sets like Prizm are repurposed as 1/1 hobby hits