2011 Casascius 1 Bitcoin (BTC). Loaded. Firstbits 13FvPEep. Series 1. CASACIUS Error. Brass. 28.5 mm. MS-64 (PCGS). This is an active and loaded cryptocurrency coin containing 1 BTC, equivalent to roughly US$38,000 at the time of cataloging (May 2022). Boldly struck with intense luster and vibrant golden color. The present CASACIUS error variety has developed a strong following among specialists and it often brings 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, reflecting a strong premium of nearly 50% above the face value. It is likely this MS-64 (PCGS) will encourage an even greater premium. As the first funded physical bitcoin ever produced, the spelling error on the holographic sticker is paralleled by many similar spelling errors among early United States coinage. A variety of silver half-dimes struck in 1796 were made with a broken B punch so that the word LIBERTY appears to be misspelled LIKERTY. This variety has become even more popular because of the error, just as with these CASACIUS errors, and examples have sold for over $400,000. 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: <a href="https://chain.so/address/BTC/13FvPEepn44282W7TEwfbmHScQsxKR8p3K 13FvPEepn44282W7TEwfbmHScQsxKR8p3K</a> PCGS# 892111. PCGS Population: 1; 18 finer.
