Stack's Bowers Galleries

August 2023 Global Showcase Auction  –  14 - 21 August 2023

Stack's Bowers Galleries, August 2023 Global Showcase Auction

Live Sessions: Ancient and World Coins, Currency

Part A: Mo, 14.08.2023, from 6:00 PM CEST
Part B: Tu, 15.08.2023, from 6:00 PM CEST
Part D: Tu, 15.08.2023, from 6:00 PM CEST
Part 2: Tu, 15.08.2023, from 9:00 PM CEST
Part C: Tu, 15.08.2023, from 10:00 PM CEST
Part 3: We, 16.08.2023, from 5:00 PM CEST
Part 4: We, 16.08.2023, from 7:00 PM CEST
Part 5: We, 16.08.2023, from 10:00 PM CEST
Part 6: Th, 17.08.2023, from 12:00 AM CEST
Part E: Th, 17.08.2023, from 6:00 PM CEST
Part 7: Th, 17.08.2023, from 8:00 PM CEST
Part 8: Fr, 18.08.2023, from 5:00 PM CEST
Part 9: Sa, 19.08.2023, from 1:00 AM CEST
Part 10: Sa, 19.08.2023, from 5:00 PM CEST
Part F: Mo, 21.08.2023, from 4:00 PM CEST
The auction is closed.

Description

2013 Lealana 0.25 Bitcoin. Loaded. Firstbits 1BTCAB1X. Serial No. 552. Black Address. Silver. Proof-67 Deep Cameo (PCGS).
Loaded with 0.25 BTC. This is very scarce example from the Lealana series with only 290 of this variety issued, according to researcher Elias Ahonen. It is undoubtedly among the more elusive denominations of the physical cryptocurrency category. While the smaller 0.1 BTC and larger 0.5 BTC coins trade with some frequency, these are often tightly held by advanced specialists. A similar example sold for $38,400 in our April 2022 sale. Graded Proof-69 Deep Cameo by PCGS, it ranks as one of only 6 at that service. Issued on a 30mm planchet of 1/2 ounce of .999 fine silver and minted by Northwest Territorial Mint, the obverse features the Bitcoin symbol, date, and denomination while the reverse features a holographic sticker with the firstbits address visible at center. Public Address: 1BTCAB1XNqfmfakusnjWs4yj1VS3NH5yuK.
PCGS# 892108.
PCGS Population: 1; 5 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 2% fee after authorization by Stack’s Bowers Galleries prior to the sale. Additional terms and conditions apply.

Estimate: $7500

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Price realized 15'000 USD
Starting price 1 USD
Estimate 7'500 USD
The auction is closed.
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