Auction Name: 2025 November 6 - 7 World & Ancient Coins Platinum Session and Signature® Auction

Lot Number: 30033

Shortcut to Lot: HA.com/3126*30033

Casascius gold Unloaded (Unfunded) "Gold Cas" 1000 Bitcoin (BTC) 2012 PR68 Ultra Cameo NGC, cf. Ahonen-pg 110. Total issued estimated: 20. Series 1. Type BF. 30mm. 2-Factor Authentication (2FA). Firstbits 1AuDhxo8. Unloaded and unfunded. A stunning unloaded 1000 Bitcoin Casascius containing one ounce of pure gold. An ultimate prize for the advanced collector, this well-presented example of the coveted 'Gold Cas' stands as a magnificent crypto-era artifact-an essential highlight in any serious cabinet of physical cryptocurrency.

The "Gold Cas" was the first gold coin funded with cryptocurrency and the highest denomination coin produced by Caldwell. At the time of introduction they could be purchased directly from him loaded with 1000 BTC for $5,500. It is estimated that just 5-7 coins were made with one private key, and an uncertain number, presumably around twenty, were issued with the 2-factor authentication as seen here. The 2FA password will be available to the new owner of this lot.

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