Autograph Authentication – Jimmy Carter Confidence Grade: B (Likely Authentic) Overview The signature and inscription displayed on the notecard appear consistent with characteristics of hand-signed writing, with several authentic cues such as pressure variation, natural line tapering, and unique stroke rhythm. However, despite these strengths, there are moderate concerns due to the common use of…
Autograph Authentication – Shaquille O’Neal Confidence Grade: B (Likely Authentic) Overview The item submitted is a 1992 Classic Four Sport trading card featuring Shaquille O’Neal in his LSU uniform, accompanied by a bold black marker signature overlaying the central image. Upon initial examination, the autograph displays some characteristics consistent with freehand signing, with moderate stroke…
Autograph Authentication – Frank Thomas Confidence Grade: B (Likely Authentic) Overview The autograph in question appears on a Topps 1990 Frank Thomas rookie card. Initial inspection of the signature suggests a dynamic, freehand inscription characterized by stroke variation and pressure cues that are consistent with live human motion. The penmanship reflects variation across multiple axes,…
Autograph Authentication – Joe Montana Confidence Grade: B (Likely Authentic) Overview The submitted image displays a matte black San Francisco 49ers helmet with a white-painted signature attributed to Joe Montana. The signature is placed prominently above the team logo on the right lateral shell of the helmet. Using a simulated 10x magnification forensic evaluation, the…
Autograph Authentication – Aaron Donald Confidence Grade: B (Likely Authentic) Overview The item under inspection is a signed University of Pittsburgh football helmet featuring the initials “AD,” attributed to Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald. The helmet is a full-size collectible piece, and the signature is written using a black felt-tip marker on the glossy yellow-painted…
Autograph Authentication – Bruce Willis Confidence Grade: B (Likely Authentic) Overview This analysis targets a signed photo portraying Bruce Willis, likely from the film Die Hard, featuring a black ink autograph over a semi-glossy photo substrate. At first glance, the signature exhibits variation in pressure, natural tapering, and fluid movement suggestive of a hand-signed autograph…
Autograph Authentication – Peyton Manning Confidence Grade: B (Likely Authentic) Overview This analysis entails a detailed forensic examination of a signed 1998 Collectors Edge First Place Rookie Card attributed to Peyton Manning. The image shows the signature overlaid on a glossy trading card, accompanied by a Beckett Signature Review letter suggesting the signature is “Likely…
Autograph Authentication – Peyton Manning Confidence Grade: B (Likely Authentic) Overview This forensic evaluation examines an autographed 1998 Topps Chrome “Top Rookie AFC” Peyton Manning card. Given Peyton Manning’s high-demand status in the sports memorabilia market—particularly for rookie-era items—his signatures are frequently targeted by counterfeiters. Through this analysis, we simulated 10x magnification for a high-resolution…
Autograph Authentication – Peyton Manning Confidence Grade: C (Likely NOT Authentic) Overview This analysis concerns a signed Peyton Manning collectible card accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity (COA) from “Collector’s Edge of Tennessee, Inc.” The autograph appears on a 1998 Top Rookie AFC card featuring Manning in a Colts uniform. Candidate Identity (Investigative): Autographer identity…
Autograph Authentication – Peyton Manning Confidence Grade: B (Likely Authentic) Overview The item under examination is a 1998 Collectors Edge “1st Place Top Rookie” card featuring Peyton Manning, which bears a black ink signature across the torso/lower half of the card. Initial visual inspection suggests the autograph exhibits features consistent with live ink application by…