2003-04 Ultra Juwan Howard Base Set Gold Medallion #55
Card Snapshot: View details for the 2003-04 Ultra Juwan Howard card #55 from our Juwan Howard Private Collection. Rare Gold Medallion variant. A must-see for any Juwan Howard Super Collector. High-res scans and hobby history.
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| Technical Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Season | 2003-04 |
| Team | Denver Nuggets |
| Manufacturer | Fleer |
| Brand | Ultra |
| Theme | Base Set |
| Variant | Gold Medallion |
| Card Number | 55 |
| Serial / Print Run | - |
| Rookie Card | No |
| Memorabilia | No |
| Autograph | No |
🏆 Hobby Significance
Fleer Ultra's Medallion parallels (Gold and Platinum) offered a premium foil upgrade. Platinum Medallions, in particular, were heavily short-printed and remain highly collectible. Fleer Ultra was the choice for collectors seeking high-gloss finishes and diverse insert sets. It pushed the boundaries of card coatings and multi-tiered parallel systems. The Juwan Howard collection spans multiple decades of basketball history, capturing everything from the high-flying 90s to his championship years with the Miami Heat. Each card represents a unique piece of this journey.
⚒️ Card Technology
Trading Card Manufacturing: Traditional trading card manufacturing involves multiple layers of printing and finishing. Even standard base cards from this era often featured premium UV coatings and high-quality card stock that was revolutionary at the time.
📈 Player Performance & Team
Playing for the Orlando Magic, Juwan Howard was a vital secondary scorer alongside the NBA's scoring champion, Tracy McGrady. He started 81 games and averaged 17 points per night.
🏀 NBA Era & Pop Culture
The 2003-04 season is historic for the arrival of LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, and Carmelo Anthony. The massive hype around this rookie class caused a boom in trading card investments, leading to the birth of ultra-high-end products like Exquisite Collection.