Hey guys, So with it being harder to get nitrile gloves now, I was wondering if anyone had any recommendations on something else to use for CHR and other things like that for the time being? I was thinking that gardening gloves or something along those lines may work, if they are thin enough, but I did not know if the different glove materials could possibly damage the coin with some being more rough than others. There are probably other solutions, but I just can't think of any at the moment. Thanks!
I wouldn't worry about damaging a coin with gloves if you are CRHing. What you are digging through has already been banged around and handled a lot rougher during its life in circulation.
I used to do that but I eventually started to develop a hypersensitivity to the metal. My hands would break out in a rash during/after searching a box of cents. Didn't matter how well I scrubbed with soap and water afterwards. Switched to nitrile gloves and have had zero issues since.
I worry about getting fingerprints on a good coin if I find one, and it affecting it later on. Before I did not use any gloves, but then I had heard about the fingerprint issue and reconsidered. I get that it has been through circulation, but sometimes they can still be in very good shape. It's also dirty so it helps with that also haha.
Sorry to hear that. When I was working at 3M our cleanroom attire included nitrile gloves but we had thin cotton gloves many people wore under them. Just the cotton would probably work pretty well.
Acetone, water, xylene, any pure solvent will not affect original luster...as a matter of fact, an acetone bath can enhance luster.
That is very good to know! I was always afraid to try this with any coin because I was afraid it would devalue it. Thanks for the info!
Just recently I bought a Morgan dollar that was a good strike and at least a strong AU but was dull. I washed my hands and placed the coin in the sink and let hot water run over it for ~1 minute and then gave it an hour or so soak in acetone...perked it right up.
Some collectors can get dermatitis handling coins. If you are not sensitive, ditch the gloves. Oh, and good luck with your searches. PS In fifty years, I've never seen a pair of gloves in a grading room. Oh, except at picture taking time for the "new" brochure. Gloves are often necessary for conservation - all depends on what you are up to.
At one time I worked with a grader who developed an extremely bad case of flaky hands after several decades handling nickel coins.
Other denominations don't bother me. Just cents. I imagine it has something to do with the copper. I've read about nickel allergies as well.