A beautiful coin I once owned
but had no way for it to be shown
So off to be True Viewed it was sent
but pictures received were indecent
A beautiful coin I once owned
You're searching for that perfect find
A coin to add to your collection's shine
But beware of the scuffs and the scratches too
They might be considered detail grade, not solid, it's true
There once was a dealer from Nantucket
Who wore mustard stained shirts from untuckit
I showed him my collection
My mistake upon reflection
He said he would throw them into a bucket
oih82w8 = Oh I Hate To Wait _defectus patientia_aka...Dr. Defecto - Curator of RMO's
I once had a stunning Half Dollar
It really was struck out of collar
Try as I might
the holder was just too tight
no matter how hard I tried to install her.
“We are only their care-takers,” he posed, “if we take good care of them, then centuries from now they may still be here … ”
A guy with a stellar collection
Tried to get a third party correction
He tried in vain
Because the drain of the brain
Had spread like a stinky infection
USAF (Ret) 1974 - 1994 - The inherent vice of capitalism is the unequal sharing of blessings; the inherent virtue of socialism is the equal sharing of miseries. Remembering RickO, a brother in arms.
I once found a coin in a lot,
It had scratches, marks, and a spot,
So I posted on line,
Someone said, "Hey it's mine!"
So I threw it back out there to rot!
@pursuitofliberty said:
I once had a stunning Half Dollar
It really was struck out of collar
Try as I might
the holder was just too tight
no matter how hard I tried to install her.
A third party was once given proof
That a "Proof" was not really a Proof
But they couldn't tell
So they said, "What the hell"
"We'll just send it back as a Proof."
There once was a super coin wiz
Whose eyes were the best in the biz
To help the third party
He said, "Use a die marker, smarty!"
But they didn't know what that is.
I once bought a coin that didn't CAC
Damn thing was I couldn't send it back
And to make matters worse
I paid quite the purse
But gold went up, making it worth it as part of the stack
“We are only their care-takers,” he posed, “if we take good care of them, then centuries from now they may still be here … ”
There was a man who preferred the nickel,
This put him in quite the pickle.
With modest objection
He sold off his collection
For the the young maiden who fancied his tickle.
The computer now writes by itself
But put that crap back on the shelf
For every Millennial
With coins Bicentennial
Now thinks they are rolling in wealth
Long ago as a young Numismatic hack
I found a very interesting coin with a crack
And try as I might
It's an addiction I fight
But it really did put me on track
“We are only their care-takers,” he posed, “if we take good care of them, then centuries from now they may still be here … ”
@Onastone said:
Dusting off our old limerick thread... these are still fun to read. Anybody want to add to the collection???
Thanks for bringing the limerick thread back, missed it the first time.
It was a treat to come here and share
The wisdom in rhyme from those who care
About shiny round things that for many are just spare
But for those who collect - find them rare
Among those who came to share
It was a treat to relive Ricko's wisdom and words of care:
"Let's hear it for silver and gold,
Their attraction never gets old,
We scorn the new clad
and consider it bad
But it is useful for things bought and sold.
After reading through these limericks, all with the same rhythm, it's impossible for me to read other threads without breaking them up into limerick meter.
I was asked if I just buy coins that pass CAC
To that I must say no way Jack
I have some from Bust Nuts
No if and or buts
So for those please don't give me any flack
There once was a hottie named paradise found.
Who had a tanned body the best in town.
She posted big hearts while sharing her smarts.
But like a banned Dottie she’s never around.
I once went to my work,
and threw a coin at a jerk,
I missed his head,
and hit my boss Ted,
and that was my last day of work.
God bless all who believe in him. Do unto others what you expect to be done to you. Dubbed a "Committee Secret Agent" by @mr1931S on 7/23/24. Founding member of CU Anti-Troll League since 9/24/24.
@Creg said:
Why is the mint so fickle?
I don’t get even a tickle.
Every next roll
Is a kick in the hole.
I wanna new 24 nickel!
Much better!
God bless all who believe in him. Do unto others what you expect to be done to you. Dubbed a "Committee Secret Agent" by @mr1931S on 7/23/24. Founding member of CU Anti-Troll League since 9/24/24.
Like @MapsOnFire suggested, this can worm into your brain
.
He went on a Die Marriage run
OMG this will be so much fun
but it damn near drained his wallet
I just have to call it
So he sold them all, deciding he was done
“We are only their care-takers,” he posed, “if we take good care of them, then centuries from now they may still be here … ”
In the world of coins, there’s a trend,
Where grades seem to steadily bend.
What once was a 'five',
Now feels like a 'nine',
As gradeflation becomes the new friend.
Comments
A beautiful coin I once owned
but had no way for it to be shown
So off to be True Viewed it was sent
but pictures received were indecent
A beautiful coin I once owned
You're searching for that perfect find
A coin to add to your collection's shine
But beware of the scuffs and the scratches too
They might be considered detail grade, not solid, it's true
There once was a dealer from Nantucket
Who wore mustard stained shirts from untuckit
I showed him my collection
My mistake upon reflection
He said he would throw them into a bucket
BST transactions: dbldie55, jayPem, 78saen, UltraHighRelief, nibanny, liefgold, FallGuy, lkeigwin, mbogoman, Sandman70gt, keets, joeykoins, ianrussell (@GC), EagleEye, ThePennyLady, GRANDAM, Ilikecolor, Gluggo, okiedude, Voyageur, LJenkins11, fastfreddie, ms70, pursuitofliberty, ZoidMeister,Coin Finder, GotTheBug, edwardjulio, Coinnmore, Nickpatton, Namvet69,...
I once had a stunning Half Dollar
It really was struck out of collar
Try as I might
the holder was just too tight
no matter how hard I tried to install her.
“We are only their care-takers,” he posed, “if we take good care of them, then centuries from now they may still be here … ”
Todd - BHNC #242
A guy with a stellar collection
Tried to get a third party correction
He tried in vain
Because the drain of the brain
Had spread like a stinky infection
There once was a woman from Nîmes
Whose husband was of great esteem
He bid her adieu
And spent every last sou
On a specimen US Half Disme.
Keeper of the VAM Catalog • Professional Coin Imaging • Prime Number Set • World Coins in Early America • British Trade Dollars • Variety Attribution
There once was a man from Nantucket...
oh, wait...never mind.
USAF (Ret) 1974 - 1994 - The inherent vice of capitalism is the unequal sharing of blessings; the inherent virtue of socialism is the equal sharing of miseries. Remembering RickO, a brother in arms.
I once found a coin in a lot,
It had scratches, marks, and a spot,
So I posted on line,
Someone said, "Hey it's mine!"
So I threw it back out there to rot!
Still funny
A third party was once given proof
That a "Proof" was not really a Proof
But they couldn't tell
So they said, "What the hell"
"We'll just send it back as a Proof."
There once was a super coin wiz
Whose eyes were the best in the biz
To help the third party
He said, "Use a die marker, smarty!"
But they didn't know what that is.
I once bought a coin that didn't CAC
Damn thing was I couldn't send it back
And to make matters worse
I paid quite the purse
But gold went up, making it worth it as part of the stack
“We are only their care-takers,” he posed, “if we take good care of them, then centuries from now they may still be here … ”
Todd - BHNC #242
There once was a dime with no S
That was bought by a man with largesse
But then every newbie
That lit up a doobie
Got high on their dreams of success
There was a man who preferred the nickel,
This put him in quite the pickle.
With modest objection
He sold off his collection
For the the young maiden who fancied his tickle.
peacockcoins
The computer now writes by itself
But put that crap back on the shelf
For every Millennial
With coins Bicentennial
Now thinks they are rolling in wealth
Long ago as a young Numismatic hack
I found a very interesting coin with a crack
And try as I might
It's an addiction I fight
But it really did put me on track
“We are only their care-takers,” he posed, “if we take good care of them, then centuries from now they may still be here … ”
Todd - BHNC #242
Thanks for bringing the limerick thread back, missed it the first time.
It was a treat to come here and share
The wisdom in rhyme from those who care
About shiny round things that for many are just spare
But for those who collect - find them rare
Among those who came to share
It was a treat to relive Ricko's wisdom and words of care:
"Let's hear it for silver and gold,
Their attraction never gets old,
We scorn the new clad
and consider it bad
But it is useful for things bought and sold.
Cheers, RickO"
I once bought a coin on a hunch
And ended up making a bunch.
With coins, there are laws;
"There's no Santa Claus"
But there certainly is a free lunch.
The following is not a limerick.
After reading through these limericks, all with the same rhythm, it's impossible for me to read other threads without breaking them up into limerick meter.
I sent coins to CACG on a whim
Knowing they had already been to "Him"
I guess as expected
They all were rejected
So might be time for a trim
Successful BST with BustDMs , Pnies20, lkeigwin, pursuitofliberty, Bullsitter, felinfoel, SPalladino (CBH's - 37 Die Marriage's)
$5 Type Set https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/u-s-coins/type-sets/half-eagle-type-set-circulation-strikes-1795-1929/album/344192
CBH Set https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/everyman-collections/everyman-half-dollars/everyman-capped-bust-half-dollars-1807-1839/album/345572
Ok, last one
I was asked if I just buy coins that pass CAC
To that I must say no way Jack
I have some from Bust Nuts
No if and or buts
So for those please don't give me any flack
Successful BST with BustDMs , Pnies20, lkeigwin, pursuitofliberty, Bullsitter, felinfoel, SPalladino (CBH's - 37 Die Marriage's)
$5 Type Set https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/u-s-coins/type-sets/half-eagle-type-set-circulation-strikes-1795-1929/album/344192
CBH Set https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/everyman-collections/everyman-half-dollars/everyman-capped-bust-half-dollars-1807-1839/album/345572
There once was a hottie named paradise found.
Who had a tanned body the best in town.
She posted big hearts while sharing her smarts.
But like a banned Dottie she’s never around.
A man once stopped his collection,
He paused and blamed an election,
Did he actually vote?
Or write a quick note?
"Just find another selection."
I once went to my work,
and threw a coin at a jerk,
I missed his head,
and hit my boss Ted,
and that was my last day of work.
God bless all who believe in him. Do unto others what you expect to be done to you. Dubbed a "Committee Secret Agent" by @mr1931S on 7/23/24. Founding member of CU Anti-Troll League since 9/24/24.
Much better!
God bless all who believe in him. Do unto others what you expect to be done to you. Dubbed a "Committee Secret Agent" by @mr1931S on 7/23/24. Founding member of CU Anti-Troll League since 9/24/24.
Like @MapsOnFire suggested, this can worm into your brain
.
He went on a Die Marriage run
OMG this will be so much fun
but it damn near drained his wallet
I just have to call it
So he sold them all, deciding he was done
“We are only their care-takers,” he posed, “if we take good care of them, then centuries from now they may still be here … ”
Todd - BHNC #242
My beautiful wife
Is the love of my life.
We do lots of exploring.
But she sighs "bzzzork"
Then she gasps "gzzzonk"
As all night long she's snoring.
In the world of coins, there’s a trend,
Where grades seem to steadily bend.
What once was a 'five',
Now feels like a 'nine',
As gradeflation becomes the new friend.