2011 Casascius 1 Bitcoin. Loaded. Firstbits 147X1yWH. Series 1. CASACIUS Error. Brass. MS-65 (ANACS).Loaded with 1 BTC. An attractive and nearly flawless example boasting a blend of honey-gold an olive-gold coloration. 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. A similar MS-65 example graded by PCGS sold for $40,800 in our June 2022 auction. <p><p><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><p><p>Public Address: 147X1yWHPvBiRSTfzgXtYug1CtNK36fhxa*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.
