What is the estimated value of an ungraded Joe Black #178?

An ungraded copy of this 1956 Topps Baseball card can be found starting at $4.

How much is a PSA 10 graded copy worth?

A PSA 10 graded version of Joe Black #178 is valued at $1903.

Is the 1956 Topps Baseball set generally valuable?

Yes, this specific card, #178, shows significant value across different conditions, from $4 ungraded to $1903 graded.

Joe Black [Gray Back] #178 1956 Topps Baseball — Card Value

Name: Joe Black [Gray Back] #178 1956 Topps Baseball — Card Value
Brand: Baseball

1956 Topps Baseball

What the Joe Black [Gray Back] #178 (1956 Topps Baseball) card is worth — ungraded vs graded.

Joe Black [Gray Back] #178 1956 Topps Baseball value — Ungraded $4 · Grade 9 $1,586 · PSA 10 $1,903. Prices updated July 2026.

Set · 1956 Topps BaseballNumber · #178

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Value by grade

Ungraded

396.5×

$1,586

Grade 9

475.8×

$1,903

PSA 10

Real sold prices per grade — the PSA 10 premium on this card is 475.8× raw.

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Which version do you have?

For the absolute cheapest way to own Joe Black #178, grab the Gray Back for around $4. The White Back at $9 offers a slight premium, likely due to better color or condition, but in this case, the difference is minor. If you just want the card, buy the Gray Back. If you prefer the slightly more desirable White Back, the extra $5 buys you a marginally preferred version without significant scarcity benefits.

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White BackJoe Black [White Back] #178 1956 Topps Baseball — Card Value$8.75$1,848eBay ↗

Gray Back— this pageJoe Black [Gray Back] #178 1956 Topps Baseball — Card Value$4.09$1,903eBay ↗

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Item details

Brand: Baseball
Set: 1956 Topps Baseball
Sport: Baseball
Number: #178

Joe Black [Gray Back] #178 1956 Topps Baseball value

A raw (ungraded) Joe Black [Gray Back] #178 runs around $4, a Grade 9 about $1586, and a PSA 10 commands $1903.

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	$4	eBay sold comps
Grade 9	$1,586	eBay sold comps
PSA 10	$1,903	eBay sold comps

Frequently asked questions

What is the estimated value of an ungraded Joe Black #178?: An ungraded copy of this 1956 Topps Baseball card can be found starting at $4.
How much is a PSA 10 graded copy worth?: A PSA 10 graded version of Joe Black #178 is valued at $1903.
Is the 1956 Topps Baseball set generally valuable?: Yes, this specific card, #178, shows significant value across different conditions, from $4 ungraded to $1903 graded.