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Auction 3118  –  15 - 17 August 2024

Heritage Auctions, Auction 3118

ANA World and Ancient Coins Platinum Session and Signature®

Part 1: Th, 15.08.2024, from 4:00 PM CEST
Part 2: Th, 15.08.2024, from 8:00 PM CEST
Part 3: Th, 15.08.2024, from 10:00 PM CEST
Part 4: Fr, 16.08.2024, from 12:00 AM CEST
Part 5: Fr, 16.08.2024, from 5:00 PM CEST
Part 6: Fr, 16.08.2024, from 11:00 PM CEST
Part 7: Sa, 17.08.2024, from 5:00 PM CEST
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Description

Casascius brass Unloaded ("Demo") 1 Bitcoin (BTC) 2011 MS64 PCGS, Ahonen-pg 91. Total Issued: Unknown. Series 1. Type UF. 28.5mm. Firstbits 15eTzCSj. An important artifact of physical cryptocurrency history, and one that on a quick glance is the first of its kind to make an appearance in a public auction. According to Ahonen's research, Casascius creator Mike Caldwell sold these experimental 'demo' pieces as an optional add-on to purchasers of the actual, loaded coins. These coins were never funded, and their sole purpose was to demonstrate the honeycomb effect of the hologram once peeled. While the exact numbers issued are unknown it is safe to assume they are extremely rare, and we anticipate heightened attention from the dedicated collectors at the auction block. From the Otoh Collection of Physical Cryptocurrency, Part II HID09801242017 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved

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Price realized 3'400 USD
Starting price 105 USD
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