August 2024 Global Showcase Auction – 12 - 23 August 2024
Ancient and World Coins and Currency
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Description
Desirable "Error" Lealana Grim Reaper in Rainbow Finish
Only 2 Finer at PCGS
Unfunded 2023 Lealana "Grim Reaper" 0.2020 Bitcoin. Buyer Funded. Firstbits 1PiqDx04. Serial No. 8. Error Variety. Rainbow Finish. 2oz 999 Fine Silver. Proof-69 Deep Cameo (PCGS).
Unfunded and non-loaded. An exciting Error variety in which the "B" Bitcoin symbol was mistakenly applied backward in the rainbow patina on the obverse. The Grim Reaper series is one of the latest issues from Lealana, having been first announced on the Bitcointalk.org forum in September 2023 by Smoothie himself. While Lealana coins have long been recognized for their bold designs, this issue features perhaps the most explicit and concise symbolism we have seen among the modern releases. The Grim Reaper serves as a symbolic representation of Bitcoin and a harbinger of the end of fiat currency. Lealana explains that "The Hawaiian translation for Grim Reaper is "Pa Māke Loa", [and on these coins] Pa Māke Loa is destroying USD, JPY, EUR etc and enslaving each as it attaches each to its body. Here he sucks the life from all these flawed forms of money and grows in power." The reverse is decorated with an intricate binary code design that integrates the denomination, composition, and other coin information. The serial number and full public address are also laser engraved around the edge on the reverse. These coins were struck in two ounces of 999 fine silver and produced in a variety of finishes including Proof, Reverse Proof, Antiqued, and Gilt. Some coins were then subject to the iridescent rainbow treatment that first appeared on Lealana coins circa 2020. The maximum mintages range from 40 pieces to 25 pieces depending on the variety, making these among the scarcest Lealana issues. Public Address: 1PiqDxo4LJEBpuqSuX4cqXYByQixLJjPti
PCGS# 933012.
PCGS Population: 8; 2 finer.
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| Price realized | 380 USD |
| Starting price | 1 USD |
