2011 Casascius 1 Bitcoin (BTC). Brass. Unfunded (Unloaded). Series 1 and Series 2 Type. 28.5 mm. MS-66 (PCGS).

This is a desirable unfunded 2011 Casascius 1 BTC planchet, revealing the very foundation upon which these prized cryptocurrency coins are assembled. The reverse that usually features the holographic sticker on funded coins is now bare, with the underlying divot for the private address visible. The surfaces are overall exceptional, with a mix of satiny luster and more prooflike tendencies at the obverse border. Rich brassy-gold patina is accented by hints of powder-blue patina around the devices. This style planchet was used on the very earliest issues of the Casascius series for both the Series 1 and Series 2 varieties. Though dated 2011, these series were actually funded in both 2011 and 2012.
Stack’s Bowers Galleries is also excited to offer our clients the ability to pay for their purchases with Bitcoin. We have arranged with BitPay to facilitate all Bitcoin payments and a 1% fee will be added to all invoices for this service. Additional terms and conditions apply, and bidders are required to contact Stack’s Bowers Galleries before the sale with any questions relating to payment via BitPay. Clients who would like to settle an invoice via BitPay must contact our accounting department to arrange for a payment request.

PCGS# 896689.

PCGS Population: 1; none finer. The only example graded by PCGS.

Estimate: $ 5000