Is this 53 mantle real?

[tuckr1]

Is this mantle real?

[Bestdj777]

Hard to tell for certain given the photo but my initial impression is that it is okay.

[tuckr1]

Thanks

[Bestdj777]

No problem. The tape stains look legit and the centering is typical of the issue, so it's definitely one I would purchase if I saw it on eBay raw.