2013 Casascius 1 Bitcoin (BTC). Loaded. Firstbits 13HWW1rG. Series 2. Brass. 28.5 mm. MS-67 (PCGS). <p>This is an active and loaded cryptocurrency coin containing 1 BTC. It is a truly impressive example of this historic issue which represents the final year of production by Casascius (Mike Caldwell). It displays a vibrant olive-gold patina and superior production quality that is a hallmark of this terminal mintage. The complexion remains overall lustrous and without any notable abrasions, showcasing incredible reflectivity in the peripheral obverse fields. <p>At a grade of MS-67, this ranks among the finest examples known. It is tied with just one other on the PCGS Population Report and only one coin ranks higher--the incredible MS-68 specimen that sold for $69,000 in our June 2022 sale. The present coin has also been authenticated as genuine and un-tampered by physical cryptocurrency specialist Elias Ahonen, which should inspire even greater confidence among advanced collectors.<p><p>One of the most popular issues of the entire Casascius series, just about 8,350 of the 2013 Series 2 1 BTC were funded in 2013 and 2014. Elias Ahonen notes that a "2014 [dated] version would have surely been even more numerous had Casascius not ended the sale of pre-funded coins." 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." The reverse features a holographic sticker with the firstbits address printed at the center. Beneath the holographic sticker is the private address that allows the owner to redeem the value of the bitcoin once the sticker is peeled away.*<p>Public Address: 13HWW1rGZy6R1DhPBEzu8KpcjjfiQcAgCV. PCGS# 892615. PCGS Population: 2; 1. <em>Authenticated as genuine and un-tampered by physical cryptocurrency specialist Elias Ahonen. <em>*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 Stacks Bowers Galleries prior to the sale. Additional terms and conditions apply.</em></em><p>
