The original certificate in the registration book, any copy thereof duly certified under the signature of the registrar of titles or his deputy and authenticated by his seal, and also the owner's duplicate certificate shall be received as evidence in all the courts of this state, and shall be conclusive as to all matters contained therein, except so far as is otherwise provided in this article. In case of a variance between the owner's duplicate certificate and the original certificate, the original shall prevail.L. 03: p. 329, § 42. R.S. 08: § 758. C.L. § 4968. CSA: C. 40, § 213. CRS 53: § 118-10-45. C.R.S. 1963: § 118-10-45.