Troy Aikman
Quarterback · Dallas Cowboys
Panini Plates & Patches (using 2016 Spectra Football plates) ##99
Year & Era
2016 - Modern Era
Card Type
1/1 Master Printing Plate Parallel
Grade
Raw - Near Mint or Better (Printing plates naturally show manufacturing quirks)
Rarity
Extremely Rare (1/1 Master Printing Plate - exactly one Black plate exists)
Overall Assessment
A stunning and unique 1/1 Black Printing Plate of a legendary Hall of Fame quarterback, highly desirable for specialized Dallas Cowboys and 1/1 master set collectors
Condition Grade
Raw - Near Mint or Better (Printing plates naturally show manufacturing quirks)
Centering Assessment
Acceptable for a printing plate, slight shifts are common due to the unique metal stock cutting process
Surface Condition
Standard metallic sheen with typical fine manufacturing scratches inherent to real printing plates used in the production process
Corner Condition
Sharp metal corners, typical slight rounding or blunting of raw metal tips inherent to the stock
Edge Condition
Clean metal edges with standard manufacturing cut traits, no notable dings or major damage
Print Quality
High-grade authentic metal printing plate with clear, sharp debossed/engraved text and official Panini branding
Estimated Value
$100 - $300 USD depending on exact buyer demand for Hall of Fame printing plates
Comparison to Known Examples
One of only four unique printing plates (Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow) created for this specific card in the set
Authentication Tips
Verify the Panini authentic hologram/stamp on the back, inspect the metallic thickness and weight, and check for proper font typography matching Panini's plate design layout
Grading Recommendation
BGS or SGC preferred for authenticating slab-encased 1/1 metal cards, though many collectors keep 1/1 plates raw inside magnetic holders due to their unique nature
Red Flags
No significant red flags observed; the back clearly details the 2016 Spectra football origin and 1/1 designation
Provenance Notes
Pulled directly from Panini hobby products or acquired via the secondary market, representing the actual metal plate used to print card #99
Historical Context
Troy Aikman is a Pro Football Hall of Famer, 3-time Super Bowl Champion, and Super Bowl MVP who led the dominant Dallas Cowboys dynasty of the 1990s
Market Trends
Stable demand for Hall of Fame 1/1 printing plates, though values fluctuate based on player legacy and overall interest in non-traditional card stocks
Investment Potential
Solid long-term hold for Cowboys fans and Hall of Fame player collectors due to the strict 1/1 scarcity
Similar Cards
Other Troy Aikman 1/1 parallels, Panini Spectra printing plates of legendary 90s quarterbacks
Display & Preservation
Store inside a thick magnetic holder (typically 130pt or appropriate size for metal cards) away from direct sunlight and high humidity to prevent oxidation or scratching
Interesting Facts
Printing plates are literally the metal sheets used by the printing press to transfer ink onto trading cards, making every single plate a true one-of-a-kind (1/1) artifact