2013 Lealana 1 Litecoin (LTC). Loaded. Firstbits LiRE6qgY. Black Address, Non-Serialized. "First Run" Variety. Nickel Brass. 30 mm. MS-67 (ANACS).
This is an active and loaded cryptocurrency coin containing 1 LTC, equivalent to roughly US$100 at the time of cataloging (May 2022). This Black Address, Non-Serialized “First Run” variety is an historic issue, representing a pivotal experiment in physical cryptocurrency that served as a prototype for the varieties to follow. Just 2,000 examples were issued, though many of these have since been peeled and redeemed. In many ways, it is comparable to the scarce “Casacius Error” 1 BTC from the Casascius series—one of which sold for $78,000 in our April 2022 sale. Specialist Elias Ahonen indicates that these “First Run” Lealana 1 LTC coins are “generally the most desired by collectors.” Issued on a 30 mm Nickel-plated Brass planchet, the obverse features the Litecoin symbol, date, and denomination while the reverse features a holographic sticker with the firstbits address visible near the center. This Superb Gem MS-67 example is surely one of the finest know of this prized variety, and this offering represents the first time one has been featured in a live auction.*Public Address: LiRE6qgYw61K612md8nuWeUxCNCJQWmqye
NGC ID: CEJZ.