1986 v 1992
I have a run of the Gallery Of Champions sets 1984 to 1991 in each metal ( Immortals in 1984). In most years the 12 card "sets" came in silver, bronze and aluminum. In several years one of the 12 players was also produced in pewter as a premium for dealers who did well in the product. There was no Mantle associated with the sets, all current players.
But in 1986 Topps did produce a bronze Mantle premium that was given to dealers purchasing cases of Traded sets late in the year.
The 1996 "gold" mini Mantles ( 22 carat foil) have serial numbers on the back ( 50,000). Not sure how it was issued/distributed.
Other premium bronzes for dealers moving Traded sets included Carlton in 1983, Strawberry in 84, Rose in 85, Mays ( 53) IN 87, Snider (55) in 88, J Robinson (52) in 89, Aaron ( 54) in 90, B Robinson (57) in 91 ( last one I have)
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