Hurry check please!

Hey is this a real PCGS slab i can't tell the front side font is different looks a little off and I want to bid on this item also I would like to know how to spot a fake slab

http://cgi.ebay.com/1963-Franklin-h...|240:1318|301:0|293:7|294:50#ebayphotohosting

 

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Looks like an OGH to me! Color in the photo is off.

 

what is OGH lol?

 

Start with this http://www.pcgs.com/cert/

You can enter the slab number and check the coin for sale against the PCGS database.

As to the plastic itself, you'll have to do some Forum searching to find the historical discussions here on Coin Talk

 

Here is what the PCGS database says about that slab number

COIN INFORMATION
Cert Verification #:9498896
PCGS Coin #:86704
Date, mintmark:1963
Denomination:50C
Variety:
Minor Variety:
Mint Error:
Pedigree:
Country:The United States of America
GradeR67CA
Mintage:3,075,645
PCGS Price GuideSM Value: $75

Everything seems to match up. Now is the slab a fake?

 

thank you how do you receive that information?

 

http://www.pcgs.com/cert/

Enter certification number.

OGH is old green holder.

 

oh okay, I really wish I didn't have to check. it just upsets me all the counterfeits there are from China its annoying and I am still new at this and I can imagine even for an expert it can be difficult

 

I gave a good link in this thread...

http://www.cointalk.com/forum/t54340/

One of the links can help you determine a fake slab
The slab you showed is just an older version

 

Haha I actually already read that post by you!

 

It looks different because it's in one of the older holders. Doesn't mean it's fake at all.

 

So just try to follow the advice I gave...

 

I have seen two generations of PCGS holders in counterfeit slabs, but nothing that early. I don't see any of the signs that that is a fake slab.