Opinion on authenticity

[Tyruscobb]

In preparing for Bobby’s new piggyback submission group, I began going through my raw 1960s cards today. I came across two raw 1963 Sandy Koufax cards - #136.

I never noticed it before, but one card looks different from the other. The second card’s image is a little darker. You can also see darker shaded areas on his jersey.

I’ve seen a few other cards like this for sale on a certain auction cite. Is this a printing variation or is the card a reprint? I’m pretty sure the top card is authentic.

I appreciate any assistance or opinions you all can provide. I hope everyone is safe and well in these crazy times. Thanks.

[swarmee]

Very tiny images. You need to upload them at full size to some image site, then post the links here.

[Tyruscobb]

I’m technologically challenged, and will have to figure out how to do that. Thanks.

[steve B]

The pics are small, but there is a check you can do easily.

Most fakes are printed on computer printers, and all areas will have a very fine dot pattern.
Originals will show black areas especially as solid color.

There was a lot of variance in how dark the black ink was. Some is solid black some a less solid black. They can sometimes be found with a nearly transparent gray.

If you look at the score printed in the baseball, it should be some version of a solid black printing on both.