Ex Carl McClerg, Charlton Meyer and Dr. Charles Link. In 1977 Carl McClerg consigned his jaw-dropping set of 400 or so uncirculated and nearly uncirculated bust halves to Bowers & Ruddy’s memorable “Getty Sale.” McClerg broke a cardinal rule of the BHNC when he provided B&R with names and addresses of fellow club members. The club hierarchy revolted, asking its members to boycott the sale. Most did. Charlton Meyer, however, could not resist McClerg’s delectable assortment of capped bust half-dollars. This coin was lot 734 in the Getty Sale. It became Meyer’s set piece for the next 30 years. In 2008 I sold the Meyer collection on behalf of his widow, Gloria Meyer. Dr. Charles Link soon became the steward of this 1813 O.109. The Meyer-Link provenance is displayed on the PCGS label. You will find it plated in PCGS CoinFacts. The coin is a marvel. Though a late die state (nearly qualifying for “single leaf” status) its eye appeal is off the charts. Intense, iridescent gold and rose are the predominant colors. Bold luster and immaculate surfaces, save for a tick (NOT rub) on the chin, contribute to its beauty. Here is a museum quality artifact of the early mint. My congratulations to the next owner.
Estimate: $4,500 and up
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$5,060
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Sheridan Downey, Numismatist 4400 Keller Ave.,
Suite 140, PMB 398 Oakland, California 94605 sdowney3@aol.com (510) 479-1585
