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Merry, Esquire of Rohan Card Details

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Merry, Esquire of Rohan
M.T.G The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle Earth - Art Series (50/81)  ·  2023  ·  #50
10 Crown Grade
Crowned Gem
Cert # 000015043
Subgrades
10 Centering
9.5 Corners
9.5 Edges
10 Surface
Centering55/45 or better on the front. 60/40 or better on the back.
CornersNear-perfect corners with only the slightest signs of wear under very close inspection. Corners are sharp and clean with no visible imperfections.
EdgesPerfect edges under normal inspection. Any tiny imperfections are barely visible under close magnification. Edges are sharp and clean.
SurfaceAbsolutely perfect surface with no flaws, scratches, or marks. The surface is pristine under all forms of inspection.
Card Notes
The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle Earth Art Series arrived in 2023 as Magic's ambitious celebration of Tolkien's legendarium. These full-art promotional cards captured imaginary scenes from Middle Earth with painterly detail, offering collectors a fresh take on beloved properties. The Art Series became a cultural moment for Magic enthusiasts seeking crossover appeal between card gaming and fine illustration. Merry stands as a compelling character study within the series—the clever Hobbit rendered in evocative artwork that captures his personality and role in the Fellowship's journey. Collectors appreciate how this card memorializes one of literature's most enduring heroes through Magic's artistic lens, making it a natural draw for both Middle Earth fans and those seeking quality illustration in their collections.
Market Value
$17.31 Estimated Crown Value
Based on PriceCharting ungraded value · Updated Oct 28, 2026
Market Reference
Raw / Ungraded
$0.25
This grade
$17.31
Value by Grade · PriceCharting
Price History — This Grade
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Population Insights
1 Total Pop
1 This Grade
0 Higher Grade
0 Lower Grade
Grade Count
10 THIS SLAB 1
★  Subgrade Ranking
Ranks #1 of 1 among Grade 10 copies
Subgrade Profile — Centering / Corners / Edges / Surface
10 / 9.5 / 9.5 / 10
0 Better
1 Equal
0 Lower
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