LOT #30033 |
Current Bid: $22,000
Cryptocurrency: Casascius gold Unloaded (Unfunded) "Gold Cas" 1000 Bitcoin (BTC) 2012 PR68 Ultra Cameo NGC,...
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Description
Iconic Crypto-Era Artifact
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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Metal: Gold
Diameter: 30mm
Bitcoin Spot per Twelvedata: $111,042 (10-24-2025 9:09PM CT)
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Auction Info
2025 November 6 - 7 World & Ancient Coins Platinum Session and Signature® Auction #3126 (go to Auction Home page)
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