help needed 1958 Jim Brown rookie card
 

I understand there are reprints/counterfeits in the marketplace. Is there an easy way to tell? I assume it might have something to do with the back where the coin rub area is - as it would require an extra layer but I'm unsure. Anyone here who knows? Thanks in advance.......

I'm trying to help a friend from making a mistake............
 

Hard to believe with all the learned people here and even those with just a passing thought haven't offered any comment on this. Maybe someone with experience on similar coated issues? It's a very popular card and someone must have some experience to share.

Do you have a scan of the card in question?

sorry but I don't
 

I looked at a legitimate JB and the one my friend has. Both cards had the same stock and color. On his card as opposed to the other I know to be real - the area where one would rub the coin didn't appear to have evidence (like ghosting or a little/lot of the underlying image) that seems to show thru in different degrees on the 30/40 cards I viewed online so that was what gave me pause. His card shows edge and corner wear in the VG VG/X range so I figure that "rub" area should show some sign of what lies underneath. Thanks for taking the time to respond and I'd appreciate anything you might know about the issue.
Friendly,
henry mo.ses