2013 .5 BTC Casascius Bitcoin, Silver, DCAM PR(PCGS#891989)

Winter 2022 U.S. Coins Auction

拍卖行

Stack's Bowers

批号

10003

等级

PR67DCAM

价格

110,172

详细说明

Impressive Casascius 0.5 BTC in Silver Loaded and Active 2013 Casascius 0.5 Bitcoin (BTC). Loaded. Firstbits 1AgcwsBj. Series 3. Silver. 30 mm. Proof-67 Deep Cameo (PCGS). This is an active and loaded cryptocurrency coin containing 0.5 BTC. Brilliant pearly-silver surfaces are adorned by a pleasant dusting of original patina. The fields showcase intense mirrored reflectivity which starkly contrasts the matte-like texture across the devices. A very desirable Proof example from the silver Casascius series and one of only 4 coins of this type graded by PCGS. The present example represents the very first such coin to be presented in a public live action and it is sure to generate tremendous excitement among collectors. The silver Series 3 Casascius 0.5 BTC was offered as a follow-up to the brass Series 2 coins released in February 2013. While just over 3,000 of the brass Series 2 coins had been issued, just under 900 of these silver Series 3 coins were released to collectors. As such, they remain tremendous rarities. Elias Ahonen points out that they were initially offered in rolls of 12 coins, which suggests that the entire mintage was distributed to less than 100 unique individuals. These remain prized and tightly held by collectors and are seldom traded on the secondary market. Public Address: 1AgcwsBj7Cdq7hSmVnrikW7wFfMA7vFWkz Provenance: *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. PCGS Population: 1; 3 finer. PCGS# 891989. Click here for certification details from PCGS. Image with the PCGS TrueView logo is obtained from and is subject to a license agreement with Collectors Universe, Inc. and its divisions PCGS and PSA.