I am probably more aligned with the idea of 'iconic' espoused in the last post.
For me, they are the cards that make our hobby great--the ones that are most recognizable, the ones I dreamed about as a kid (and even as an adult). For me, the hobby would not be the same without them:
T206 Wagner
T206 Plank
T206 Cobb green portrait
1914/15 CJ Cobb
1933 Goudey Ruth #53
1933 Goudey Ruth #144
1933 Goudey Gehrig
1951 Bowman Mantle
1952 Topps Mantle
1952 Topps Jackie Robinson
I don't distinguish CJ cards that look the same or prioritize cards that are most valuable. Just the ones that are awe-inspiring for me. Of course, I could add at least another 10 to the list, and for purposes of full disclosure, at least some of them are my own favorites within my PC.
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