2013 Casascius 1 Bitcoin. Loaded. Firstbits 1AgJYh8i. Series 3. Silver. Proof-69 Deep Cameo (PCGS). Loaded with 1 BTC. These silver 1 BTC are rarely offered publicly, making this a monumental opportunity for the advance collector. A similar Proof-69 Deep Cameo (PCGS) example sold for $52,800 in our August 2023 sale, though the underlying price of BTC has increased more than 50% since then. <p><p>This issue represents the culmination of this denomination that began with the brass Series 1 in 2011. By 2013, the production quality and security features of these coins had been perfected, providing an ideal self-storage solution with a sophisticated and attractive finish. Unfortunately, production of the Casascius series was ended in 2013 and the opportunity for a Series 4 was never realized. Nearly a decade later, the silver Series 3 remains heavily prized by both crypto enthusiasts and traditional numismatic specialists.<p><p>Specialist Elias Ahonen reveals that "Casascius [Mike Caldwell] had originally intended to produce 5 BTC silver coins but, though the mold was created, the plan was scrapped in favor of 1 BTC, 0.5 BTC, and 0.1 BTC series 3 silver coins due to the tenfold rise in the bitcoin price over the [prior] four months to 140 USD." Public Address: 1AgJYh8iHzj8BJ1oDfb5NmG4BVTiQqc6Fx PCGS# 902817. *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.
