August 2023 Global Showcase Auction – 14 - 21 August 2023
Live Sessions: Ancient and World Coins, Currency
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
Description
Redeemed 2013 Casascius 1 Bitcoin. Firstbits 13EJH1mK. Series 2. Brass. MS-65 (PCGS).
Redeemed and non-loaded. 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." Issued on a 28.5mm brass planchet, the obverse features the Bitcoin currency symbol at center surrounded by a legend listing the date, denomination, and the Latin phrase "VIRES IN NUMERIS" that translates as "Strength in Numbers." The reverse features a holographic sticker with the firstbits address printed at the center.
PCGS# 902225.
PCGS Population: 9; 2 finer.
Estimate: $300
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| Price realized | 440 USD |
| Starting price | 1 USD |
| Estimate | 300 USD |
