1969 Topps Mickey Mantle - Font Thickness/Thinness?

[Bro]

I recently acquired two 1969 Topps Mickey Mantle cards from a reputable LCS. While both aren't in the best condition, upon further inspection i noticed the font on the back of one of them was thinner than the other. Below is a picture showing the back of both of them. Hoping this great community can help explain the difference. I do know this set had some issues with printing but while trying to do research on "font thickness/thinness", I couldn't find anything.

I'm also happy to upload more pictures, thanks in advance!

[S10Dragingass]

No pics

[TarjetasBéisbol]

Interesting, can you post a pic of the fronts (I can see the pics you posted)? I never heard of any font size variations for 1969 Topps.

[Bro]

Originally Posted by TarjetasBéisbol

Interesting, can you post a pic of the fronts (I can see the pics you posted)? I never heard of any font size variations for 1969 Topps.

Here are links to some higher res uploads:

Fronts
Backs
Thicker Font on Back
Thinner Font on Back

Hope these help!

[VanLingoMungo46]

I'm not an expert Bro, but they both look ok. I recall seeing a fake one of these and it was pretty obvious. I own a beater version of this card raw and mine more resembles the lighter version of your two cards FWIW. Give them the smell test and if they check out I think you're ok.

[Bro]

Originally Posted by VanLingoMungo46

I'm not an expert Bro, but they both look ok. I recall seeing a fake one of these and it was pretty obvious. I own a beater version of this card raw and mine more resembles the lighter version of your two cards FWIW. Give them the smell test and if they check out I think you're ok.

Yes, thank you for the feedback, the lighter version is similar to another that I sent to PSA over the summer. The darker one is the one with thinner font and while I don’t think it’s worth any more/less, was curious if this was common or not. Thanks again for your feedback!

[mjohnatgt]

It may just be over-inking, and not a bold-face font. Printing was done very fast and ink levels in the machines were variable over the print run.

[Bro]

Originally Posted by mjohnatgt

It may just be over-inking, and not a bold-face font. Printing was done very fast and ink levels in the machines were variable over the print run.

That’s a great point. I just put them under a loupe to see and they both appear 100% authentic but just over inked on one. Tempted to send them in for grading but not in a rush. Especially with one already at PSA that I think is much sharper...

[chezball]

Originally Posted by Footuor

You might want to check again the picture.

and someone might want to check your IP address.

[Deplorable]

Originally Posted by chezball

and someone might want to check your IP address.

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