Because usually it is soldered into the holder. And even when it isn't, the brackets on the holder wear on the coin as does the bezel (the thing around it) thus damaging the coin. Yes, specific gravity test will tell you pretty close.
Sorry I was not finding your postings. I am sorry that I asked if anyone was a buyer my bad. I did contact the web site that you gave me and they were very helpful with the information that they had on the site. Thank you very much. So as I understand it this site is just for talking about coin information not buying or selling. thank you all for your help. Shane
Members of the forum are permitted to make offers to buy, sell or trade. But it must be done within the rules that we have established and be done only in specific sections of the forum. All you have to do to find out about it is to read the rules. They are prominently posted near the top of the Index page.
