Frank Gore
Running Back · San Francisco 49ers
Panini Mosaic ##52
Year & Era
2020 — Current/Chrome Era
Card Type
Base Veteran Card (Silver Prizm/Silver Mosaic)
Grade
Raw — appears Near Mint (estimated 7-8)
Rarity
Common; high print run as a base-style card from a mass-produced modern retail/hobby product.
Overall Assessment
A clean, attractive modern card of a legendary San Francisco running back, perfect for team set builders or Gore fans, but with minimal secondary market growth potential.
Condition Grade
Raw — appears Near Mint (estimated 7-8)
Centering Assessment
Front centering appears slightly off-center top-to-bottom and left-to-right (roughly 60/40); back centering is unobservable.
Surface Condition
Near Mint; the high-gloss chrome surface is prone to micro-scratches and dimples, though none are glaringly obvious from this distance.
Corner Condition
The bottom right corner shows some slight whitening or chipping; others appear reasonably sharp but require magnification for a technical grade.
Edge Condition
Minor chipping evident on the right edge and bottom edge, typical for chrome-style card stocks when stored outside of protection.
Print Quality
High production quality with sharp imaging and vibrant color; Mosaic patterns are generally consistent across the run.
Estimated Value
$1.00 - $5.00 USD (Raw); $15.00 - $30.00 (PSA 9/10)
Comparison to Known Examples
Standard copy; centering is slightly worse than the 'Gem Mint' copies typically found in PSA 10 slabs.
Authentication Tips
Check for the official Panini logo and the textured 'Mosaic' finish which should refract light. Counterfeits of base cards from this era are rare due to low unit value.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless for personal collection (PC); the cost of grading exceeds the market value of the card in most conditions.
Red Flags
No significant red flags observed; card appears authentic and unaltered.
Provenance Notes
Originally distributed in 2020 Panini Mosaic packs (Hobby, Retail, Blasters, and Mega Boxes).
Historical Context
Features Frank Gore in his iconic 49ers uniform; Gore is 3rd all-time in NFL rushing yards and known for his incredible longevity.
Market Trends
Stable; Frank Gore's market is steady as a future Hall of Famer, but value is concentrated in his 2005 Rookie Cards rather than later veteran base cards.
Investment Potential
Low; as a non-numbered veteran base card from a high-production year, it serves better as a collectible than a financial investment.
Similar Cards
2020 Panini Prizm Frank Gore, 2020 Donruss Optic Frank Gore, and Mosaic cards of other 49ers legends like Jerry Rice.
Display & Preservation
Recommend immediate placement in a penny sleeve and top loader to prevent surface scratches and edge chipping.
Interesting Facts
Gore played 16 seasons in the NFL, a rarity for the RB position, earning him the nickname 'The Inconvenient Truth.'