What is the estimated value range for this card?

The card's value ranges from $2 for ungraded copies to $488 for a PSA 10 grade.

Is the 1959 Topps set popular among collectors?

Yes, this card belongs to the collectible 1959 Topps Baseball set.

How much more is a PSA 10 worth compared to ungraded?

A PSA 10 copy is valued at $488, significantly higher than the $2 starting price for ungraded versions.

Ernie Johnson #279 1959 Topps Baseball — Card Value

1959 Topps Baseball

What the Ernie Johnson #279 (1959 Topps Baseball) card is worth — ungraded vs graded.

Ernie Johnson #279 1959 Topps Baseball value — Ungraded $2 · Grade 9 $201 · PSA 10 $488. Prices updated July 2026.

Set · 1959 Topps BaseballNumber · #279

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Value by grade

Ungraded

100.5×

$201

Grade 9

244.0×

$488

PSA 10

Real sold prices per grade — the PSA 10 premium on this card is 244.0× raw.

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Which version do you have?

For the absolute cheapest way to own an Ernie Johnson #279, purchase any version at $2. The White Back, Gray Back, and Standard versions currently hold the same low value, offering no significant premium for edition or scarcity. If your goal is simply collecting the card, stick to the Standard version. Only pay more if a specific aesthetic or rarity factor becomes relevant in the future.

VersionUsedNewBuy

White BackErnie Johnson [White Back] #279 1959 Topps Baseball — Card Value$2.38$495.95eBay ↗

Gray BackErnie Johnson [Gray Back] #279 1959 Topps Baseball — Card Value$2.27$470.8eBay ↗

Standard— this pageErnie Johnson #279 1959 Topps Baseball — Card Value$2.09$488.3eBay ↗

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Item details

Brand: Baseball
Set: 1959 Topps Baseball
Sport: Baseball
Number: #279

Ernie Johnson #279 1959 Topps Baseball value

A raw (ungraded) Ernie Johnson #279 runs around $2, a Grade 9 about $201, and a PSA 10 commands $488.

What drives the price

Grade, centering, rookie/star status, set scarcity, and print run drive sports-card value. PSA/BGS gem-mint copies and rookies of stars carry the biggest premiums; raw commons sell for little.

Price guide

Sold values by grade vs. what sellers ask today

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Condition	Value	Based on
Ungraded	$2	eBay sold comps
Grade 9	$201	eBay sold comps
PSA 10	$488	eBay sold comps

Frequently asked questions

What is the estimated value range for this card?: The card's value ranges from $2 for ungraded copies to $488 for a PSA 10 grade.
Is the 1959 Topps set popular among collectors?: Yes, this card belongs to the collectible 1959 Topps Baseball set.
How much more is a PSA 10 worth compared to ungraded?: A PSA 10 copy is valued at $488, significantly higher than the $2 starting price for ungraded versions.