1909-11 T206 Cy Seymour (Portrait)
1909–11 T206 Cy Seymour
New York Giants · National League · 460 Only print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Cy Seymour (“Portrait” pose) is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Cy Seymour, a member of the historic New York Giants (National League), and was printed in the 460 Only series, known with 10 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 810 examples have been graded, with only 24 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Cy Seymour
Born 1872 in Albany, NY (d. 1919), Cy Seymour was a left-handed outfielder who debuted in 1896 and played 16 major-league seasons. He batted .303 with 1,723 hits, 52 home runs, and 222 stolen bases in 1,528 games.
Confirmed backs (10)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 482 | 20 | 18 | 64 | 121 | 90 | 81 | 88 |
| SGC | 328 | 4 | 6 | 35 | 46 | 68 | 62 | 107 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Piedmont 1911 | 83 |
| Sweet Caporal 1911 | 72 |
| Piedmont | 69 |
| Sweet Caporal | 46 |
| Polar Bear | 41 |
| Old Mill | 33 |
| Tolstoi | 18 |
| Sovereign 1911 | 16 |
| Uzit | 9 |
| American Beauty 1911 | 8 |
| Lenox | 7 |
| Cycle 1911 | 3 |
| Unknown back | 77 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| American Beauty 1911 | 5 |
| Lenox 1909-11 | 4 |
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 31 |
| Piedmont 1911 | 91 |
| Polar Bear 1909-11 | 37 |
| Sovereign 1911 | 24 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909-11 | 1 |
| Sweet Caporal 1911 | 109 |
| Tolstoi 1909-11 | 20 |
| Uzit 1909-11 | 6 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Cy Seymour card?
The Cy Seymour (Portrait) 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 New York Giants player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 10 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is the T206
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 810 examples of the Cy Seymour have been graded, with only 24 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Cy Seymour come with?
The Cy Seymour is confirmed with 10 tobacco-brand backs: American Beauty, Cycle, Lenox, Old Mill, Piedmont, Polar Bear (Scrap), Sovereign, Sweet Caporal, Tolstoi, Uzit. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Cy Seymour 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.