2011 Casascius 1 Bitcoin (BTC). Loaded. Firstbits 1PHaKVcS. Series 1. CASACIUS Error. Brass. 28.5 mm. MS-65 (PCGS). This is an active and loaded cryptocurrency coin containing 1 BTC. An ideal blend of superior production quality and exceptional preservation, bathed in rich honey-golden color. It ranks distinctly superior to the MS-63 (PCGS) that sold for $69,000 in our April 2022 sale and we expect an even stronger premium when this MS-65 (PCGS) is hammered to the winning bidder in August.<p><p><p>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 and examples have sold for over $400,000. The present CASACIUS error variety has developed a similarly strong following and they often bring strong premiums whenever they appear at auction.<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.*<p>Private Address: 1PHaKVcSnPKYUvHeYSB3WfRHb6neYbASpi PCGS# 892111. PCGS Population: 5; 13 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 1% fee after authorization by Stack’s Bowers Galleries prior to the sale. Additional terms and conditions apply.
