Hank Aaron 1954 Topps - Counterfeit or Reprint?

Loyalty32

See below.

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Craig

Loyalty32

I recently picked up a nice little rookie card lot. It included a Yaz, Reggie, Munson Molitor/Trammell, Ripken Topps Traded among others. Also included in the lot, listed as a possible reprint was the Aaron below. I was more than happy with everything for the price knowing that the Aaron would be no good. So I have zero complaints on that. I am curious as to exactly what I do have though. Is it a fake or some kind of reprint?



I haven't handled many 54's in my time. This card is a little thicker than other Topps cards I have around. More sturdy. It doesn't have the same kind of flex to it. If that makes sense?



Thanks

Craig

lawnmowerman

I'm no expert on the card but the damaged upper left corner on the reverse pic seems to be too white. It looks like it was dinged on purpose to make it look older.

LarkinCollector

The image on both front and back look pixelated, like a more modern printing, with the cream on the back being printed on rather than the color of the cardstock. No good, IMHO.

Stingray

Originally posted by: LarkinCollector
The image on both front and back look pixelated, like a more modern printing, with the cream on the back being printed on rather than the color of the cardstock. No good, IMHO.

That is first thing I was thinking!! Plus back left border seems to be showing a bright white that seems wrong.

Loyalty32

I appreciate the insight everyone!



Thanks

Craig

zep33

The horizontal printing lines look weird too