1966 OPC Batman Black Bat #17 Spikes of Death — Raw

Centering estimate: left border appears roughly 10-12% wider than right, top border slightly wider than bottom — approximately 55/45 L/R and 58/42 T/B, which is acceptable, but border unevenness and the slightly rough cut typical of OPC stock are noted. Corners show visible rounding on at least two corners (lower-left most prominent), consistent with moderate handling wear placing this in VG-EX to EX territory. Surface shows some gloss loss and minor toning/aging on the white border areas; no obvious hard creases are visible in this scan but subtle surface wear cannot be ruled out. Edge wear appears light-to-moderate; the card's condition is consistent with a PSA 4 (VG-EX) point estimate, with EX (5) possible if corners are sharper than they appear and no hidden reverse issues exist.

Centering estimate (card is rotated; re-orienting mentally): left/right borders appear approximately 70/30 to 75/25, top/bottom approximately 65/35 — off-center but not severely so, no miscut evident. Corners: at least two corners (top-left and bottom-left as printed) show visible rounding and softening consistent with handling wear; the other two are partially obscured by the angle but appear similarly worn. Surface: gloss appears partially intact with some dulling visible across the image area; no obvious hard creases are detectable from this photo, though a light surface crease cannot be ruled out. Edges appear slightly rough, which is normal for OPC vintage cuts and should not be over-penalized; overall wear pattern and corner rounding point to a VG-EX (4) grade, with EX (5) possible if corners are sharper than they appear and no hidden crease exists.

Centering estimate: left border appears narrower than right (roughly 60/40 L-R), top border slightly wider than bottom (roughly 55/45 T-B) — centering is acceptable for a PSA 6-7 range. No miscut is visible; edges appear cleanly cut with normal vintage roughness expected for OPC/Topps 1966 stock. Corners show light to moderate rounding — upper-right appears the sharpest, lower-left shows the most wear, consistent with a card in the EX to EX-MT range. Surface presents reasonable gloss retention with no creases visible and color register looks solid; some minor print artifacts are possible but not clearly distinguishable at this resolution. Back is not visible, and corner detail is limited at this scan distance, widening the range slightly — a true NM (7) is achievable if corners are sharper than they appear, but a straight EX (5) is the floor if surface wear is heavier on the back.

Centering: left border appears roughly 10-12% of card width, right border slightly narrower at ~8-10%, top border ~10%, bottom border slightly heavier at ~12-14% — left/right approximately 55/45 and top/bottom approximately 45/55, centering is reasonably tight and not a major grade drag. Corners: all four corners show light rounding consistent with handling wear; no sharp points visible under normal inspection, placing this in the EX to VG-EX range. Surface: gloss appears moderate with some minor wear and possible light surface scuffing in the mid-left area, but no visible creases or staining; print quality looks clean with no notable snow. Edges: slightly rough cut consistent with OPC production norms and not penalized; overall the card presents as a solid EX (5) with an outside chance of EX-MT (6) if corners are sharper than they appear, or VG-EX (4) if the surface wear is more significant than the photo reveals.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (~55/45 L/R), top border appears slightly wider than bottom (~55/45 T/B) — centering is respectable, no OC concern. White borders appear clean with minimal toning visible. Surface gloss looks reasonably intact with good color saturation. Corners cannot be assessed in fine detail from this distance but appear to show only light wear — no obvious rounding or creasing visible, suggesting at least EX-MT territory. Edges appear clean with no obvious nicks. Back is not visible, and no corner close-ups are provided, so a range of 5–7 is warranted; the card presents well enough to suggest a PSA 6 EX-MT as the most likely grade, with upside to 7 if corners hold up under close inspection.

Centering estimate: left border appears narrower than right (roughly 60/40 L-R favoring right), top border slightly narrower than bottom (approximately 55/45 T-B) — centering is off but within EX-EX-MT range. Corners show light rounding on the visible lower-left and upper-right corners, consistent with a grade-5 EX card; no sharp points are evident but no severe rounding either. Surface shows some light gloss loss and minor toning typical of this 1966 vintage issue; no visible creases or staining, though the back cannot be assessed. Edges appear reasonably clean with the slightly rough cut normal for OPC/Topps 1966 stock — not penalized. Without corner closeups or a back view, a range of 4–6 is appropriate, with EX (5) as the most likely single grade.