2011 Casascius 1 Bitcoin (BTC). Loaded. Firstbits 14i3bSEg. Series 1. CASACIUS Error. Brass. 28.5 mm. MS-63 (PCGS).
This is an active and loaded cryptocurrency coin containing 1 BTC. A handsome Choice Mint State specimen showcasing intense olive-gold color and bold definition throughout. An attractive survivor from this popular error issue which is paralleled by many similar spelling errors among early United States coinage, some of which have sold for over $1.5 million. The word CURRENCY is misspelled as "CURENCY" on the historic "1776" Continental Dollar, while 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. The present CASACIUS error variety has developed a similarly strong following among seasoned cryptocurrency specialists and they often bring strong premiums whenever they appear at auction. At MS-63 (PCGS), it is tied with the example that sold for $69,000 in our April 2022 sale. We expect an even stronger premium for this example in our August sale as interest in this category continues to grow. 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.* Public Address: 14i3bSEgX5ZqFaTKPCwjkwwn8TkuTuzpPN
PCGS# 892111.
PCGS Population: 4; 19 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.