2013 Casascius 0.5 Bitcoin. Loaded. Firstbits 12C1Majv. Series 2. Brass. MS-67 (PCGS).Loaded with 0.50 BTC. A true condition rarity from an already scarce issue, this Superb Gem will serve as a crowning jewel in an advanced collection. It sits among the very finest examples graded by PCGS, with only 3 others at the MS-67 level and none finer. An MS-64 (PCGS) example realized $31,200 in our April 2022 sale.<p><p><p>According to researcher Elias Ahonen, the Series 2 0.5 BTC were released on February 17th 2013 in response to the significant increase in the price of bitcoin, from around US$14 to around US$30, in just a few weeks. Issued on a 25.4mm 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 tamper-resistant holographic sticker with the firstbits address printed at the center. Beneath the holographic sticker is the private key that, once revealed, allows the owner to sign a transaction, thus "spending" the bitcoin attached to this coin.<p><p><p><p><p><p><p><p><p><p><p><p><p><p><p><p>Public Address: 12C1Majvq2yAn3xjDhNq4U3sAt8477biVtPCGS# 899205.PCGS Population: 4; none 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.
