Redeemed 2013 Casascius 1 Bitcoin (BTC). Firstbits 1348SSSK. Series 2. Brass. 25.4 mm. MS-65 (PCGS).

This is a redeemed cryptocurrency coin that does not contain any cryptocurrency. With Loaded examples selling for as much as $69,000 in recent sales, this Redeeemed example represents an incredible value and significant rarity for those looking for an entry into this category. A similarly redeemed 1 Bitcoin sold for $1,740 in our April 2022 sale and we have seen tremendous growth in this category since then. As a redeemed piece, the holographic sticker on the reverse has been peeled away and replaced, revealing the honey-comb pattern that serves as a security feature. According to researcher Elias Ahonen, the 2013 Series 2 1 BTC was "the first to have a 'lobe' cut into the private key pit in order to help stabilize the private key and first-bits during assembly, as they often appeared crooked in older coins." This lobe remains visible beneath the hologram on this important specimen.

PCGS# 902225.

PCGS Population: 5; 1 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.