Numbered PAB Opinions Please

[Terry K.]

This is another one my friend wants to trade me. He pics stuff up because he is out there looking more than I am and he has the extra money to spend. I told him I thought it was real. What is your opinions?

[Terry K.]

Please don't mind the coloring, as It is the flash or lack of it.

Back

[Terry K.]

here is the catch

[Terry K.]

here is the number
Remember, the color is off, as there is NO brassy look to this at all
If you need other pics, let me know

[Frank Heukemes]

Dear Terry,

I for one am not convinced by these pics and would need better ones. I can´t say I jump from joy when looking at the pics. Things like the pin and the mark look a bit suspicious. The obverse seems to be blurry, which may be due to your pics.

[Terry K.]

Hi Frank,

It is my pictures. The front doesn't look blurry to me. What pics do you need?
Thanks,

[Frank Heukemes]

Just good and crisp ones of OBV and RV.
Meanwhile you can compare it to this one:

[Frank Heukemes]

rev

[Mike Kenny]

Hi Terry,

I agree with Frank in that the pics aren't good enough in this case. There are some things I like and some things I don't ("soft" appearance in places, fit of the tank, ?messed with ?hinge and ?number box).

Has this one beed discussed on here before? The "gouge" mark on the inner edge of the number box is something I don't like (possibly indicating an upgraded number) and I've seen that effect on here not too long ago.

Regards
Mike K

[Terry K.]

I will try to take better pics of front and back. Here is a pic of MM

[IVAN]

Hi Terry,


by my opinion maker is okay ( known fakes maker is totally to the right side ),
all reverse side is okay for me, plate under the catch-form-pin-hinge -little flaws-cut-out.
But I agree we need a very clear front photo ( even if I think is okay ). Right Mike to say looks soft but photo is not clear.

Is wreath a bit vaulted or totally flat ?

[Terry K.]

I don't know if these are good enough, but it seems close ups show details better. Here is the eagle and some of the wreath

[Terry K.]

sorry about the color, here's the bottom

[Terry K.]

full front view, but I don't know if it is any better

[Terry K.]

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