2011 Casascius 1 Bitcoin. Loaded. Firstbits 15LiaCSR. Series 1. CASACIUS Error. Brass. MS-66 (PCGS). Loaded with 1.00000002 BTC. As the first funded physical bitcoin ever produced, the CASACIUS Error is paralleled by many similar spelling errors among early United States coinage including the misspelling of CURRENCY as "CURENCY" on the historic "1776" Continental Dollar. The CASACIUS variety has developed a strong following among seasoned cryptocurrency specialists and they often bring strong premiums whenever they appear at auction. This example ranks distinctly superior to the MS-63 (PCGS) that sold for $69,000 in our April 2022 sale and is an important prize for advanced collectors and PCGS Registry Set participants.<p><p>Issued on a 28.5mm brass planchet, the obverse features the Bitcoin currency symbol at center surrounded by a legend listing the date, denomination, and the Latin phrase "VIRES IN NUMERIS" that translates as "Strength in Numbers." This phrase is also featured on the popular Lealana coin series but is listed there in Hawaiian as "IKAIKA I HELU NUI". The reverse features a holographic sticker with the firstbits address printed at the center. Public Address: 15LiaCSRNBsiFGJXoaMW9TXJwE8rmQdEQj PCGS# 892111. PCGS Population: 14; 9 finer. *Loaded cryptocurrency coins will be reserved at their intrinsic cryptocurrency value on the day of the sale. Lots realizing $25,000 or more will be delivered via armored carrier ONLY. An additional shipping charge of five hundred dollars [$500] will be applied to domestic armored carrier deliveries, with additional fees for remote and international deliveries. Winning bidders may also pay their invoice via BitPay for a 2% fee after authorization by Stack’s Bowers Galleries prior to the sale. Additional terms and conditions apply.
