Collector Claims to Have Unearthed Ancient Egyptian Tombs Containing Rare Pharaoh Rookie Cards

 

Who knew that the pharaohs were avid collectors in their afterlife?

In what might be the greatest discovery in the history of cardboard — or archaeology, for that matter — self-proclaimed sports card collector and amateur archaeologist Randy “SlabMaster” Jenkins claims to have unearthed a hidden chamber of ancient Egyptian tombs containing rare Pharaoh rookie cards. According to Jenkins, the stash includes never-before-seen mint condition cards of iconic rulers like King Tutankhamun, Cleopatra, and Ramses II.

“This find is massive for both the card-collecting world and ancient history nerds,” Jenkins declared, standing proudly next to a plastic binder filled with 3,000-year-old pieces of papyrus, each depicting the likeness of a famous Egyptian pharaoh. “I always knew there had to be some ancient parallels out there. I mean, who wouldn’t want a rookie card of Ramses the Great?”

King Tut Gem Mint 10: The Holy Grail of Antiquities?

The most prized discovery of the lot? A PSA-graded Gem Mint 10 King Tutankhamun rookie card, which Jenkins claims will fetch upwards of “a bazillion dollars” at auction. The card, featuring the young pharaoh in his iconic golden death mask, boasts razor-sharp corners, immaculate centering, and not a single spec of tomb dust.

“It’s the holy grail of collectibles. Forget about your Mickey Mantle or Michael Jordan rookies, this is King freaking Tut,” Jenkins exclaimed, delicately holding the card in a penny sleeve while nervously eyeing his cat as it approached the table.

Jenkins theorizes that the card was buried along with King Tut to ensure that the pharaoh would have bragging rights in the afterlife, with the inscription on the back reading: “Tutankhamun, rookie season 1332 BC. Known for expanding Egypt’s empire and being really good at chariot racing.”

Hobbyists Question Authenticity, Jenkins Insists It’s “Legit”

Despite Jenkins' excitement, many in the sports card collecting community have raised eyebrows over the claim, questioning whether the so-called "pharaoh rookie cards" are, in fact, authentic. Jenkins, however, remains unfazed.

“I get it, people are jealous. When you’re the guy who finds the Tom Brady of ancient Egypt cards, there are always going to be haters,” Jenkins said, rolling his eyes. “But I’ve already sent a few to PSA for grading, and let me tell you, they’re going to flip when they see the condition on these beauties. Not a single ding on the corners — and considering they’ve been sealed in a sarcophagus for 3,000 years, that’s pretty impressive.”

Critics have also pointed out the suspicious presence of what appears to be a 1-of-1 Cleopatra "Shiny Parallel," featuring the Egyptian queen in a holographic finish that glimmers unnervingly under direct sunlight. Jenkins dismisses the concerns, explaining that ancient Egyptians were known for their innovation in both pyramid construction and parallel sets.

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The Rise of Ancient-Era Grading

As Jenkins’s story goes viral, other collectors have begun scouring historical sites for their own ancient-era sports cards, hoping to strike gold. In a bizarre twist, one entrepreneurial collector has launched Pyramid Grading Services (PGS), promising to authenticate and slab any relics found at dig sites.

“We offer grading services for all major historical figures,” said the PGS founder, listing options that include Julius Caesar (rookie coin), Genghis Khan (SP parallel), and even a “Napoleon Short Print” — a rare card of the French emperor cut too small at the factory. “We understand that ancient cardboard is just as important as modern cardboard.”

Flippers Already Ruining the Market

Unsurprisingly, the market for Pharaoh rookie cards is already becoming oversaturated. Jenkins, whose eyes glimmered at the thought of owning the world’s only King Tut card, was devastated to learn that another collector had uncovered a stash of 500 identical rookie cards in a neighboring tomb just hours later.

“I thought I had something truly unique,” Jenkins sighed, scrolling through eBay listings, which now include bulk auctions for “Ancient Egyptian Pharaoh Rookies (Lot of 20) - Slight Tomb Wear.” “Now they’re popping up everywhere. It’s the junk wax era all over again, but with mummies.”

Collectors, undeterred by the sudden flood, continue to dream of unearthing their own ancient slabs, with rumors swirling about an ultra-rare 1-of-1 Moses Exodus Insert somewhere beneath the sands of Sinai.

Final Thoughts from the Card-Collecting Pharaoh Hunter

Despite the skepticism, Jenkins remains confident that his discovery will change the hobby forever. “This is just the beginning,” he said. “Today, I’m holding King Tut’s rookie card. Tomorrow? Who knows. Maybe I’ll find the first-ever dual-autographed papyrus featuring Cleopatra and Marc Antony.”

As Jenkins continues to dig deeper into both Egypt’s tombs and the ancient card market, the world waits to see whether his slabs of pharaoh rookies will truly stand the test of time — or end up in the clearance bin next to bulk lots of 1990 Fleer baseball packs.