1909-11 T206 Cad Coles
1909–11 T206 Cad Coles
Augusta Tourists · South Atlantic League · Southern Leaguer print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Cad Coles is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Cad Coles, a member of the historic Augusta Tourists (South Atlantic League), and was printed in the Southern Leaguer series, known with 3 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 546 examples have been graded, with only 15 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Cad Coles
Born 1886 in Rock Hill, SC (d. 1942), Cad Coles was a left-handed outfielder who debuted in 1914 and played 1 major-league season. He batted .253 with 49 hits, 1 home runs, and 6 stolen bases in 78 games.
Confirmed backs (3)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 315 | 11 | 15 | 40 | 82 | 49 | 59 | 59 |
| SGC | 231 | 4 | 9 | 21 | 32 | 40 | 40 | 85 |
NM 7+ bundles grades 7–10; 1 & Auth bundles grade 1, 1.5 & Authentic. Totals are subject-level (summed across all backs). Population as of 2026-06.
PSA by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| Old Mill | 156 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 92 |
| Hindu | 16 |
| Unknown back | 51 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| Hindu 1909-11 | 15 |
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 152 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 64 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Cad Coles card?
The Cad Coles is one of 524 subjects in the T206 "White Border" tobacco set issued 1909-1911, the hobby's most iconic vintage set (nicknamed "The Monster"). It pictures the Augusta Tourists player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 3 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 546 examples of the Cad Coles have been graded, with only 15 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Cad Coles come with?
The Cad Coles is confirmed with 3 tobacco-brand backs: Hindu, Old Mill, Piedmont. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Cad Coles valuable?
Value depends heavily on the back brand and the card's grade: common backs in low grade trade modestly, while scarce backs and high grades command strong premiums. Check the current T206 Cards listings and eBay options above for live pricing.