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Edit 2:
Current bid: 3.5 BTC.
Deadline: 23:59 2014-05-20 CET

I have a special 1 BTC 2011 S1 Casascius coin for sale.
Of all my coins, it is the one in the best condition.

I bought it in 2011, only ten days after it was minted:
http://casascius.uberbills.com/?address=15YZZSp4JE1wZ8w52NFf4TSe635cP74Hei (http://casascius.uberbills.com/?address=15YZZSp4JE1wZ8w52NFf4TSe635cP74Hei)

It was a birthday present for my brother-in-law, a mathematician and numismatic.
Now he wants to exchange it for 'real bitcoins' (which bears some irony..).

The coin was in its protective case all the time, today was the only time since 2011 the case was opened for the photos.


https://i.imgur.com/Mfnol5f.jpg (https://i.imgur.com/aGMcVyE.jpg)


The coin is in mint state. You can see mirror-like reflections here.
https://i.imgur.com/Woe6Del.jpg (https://i.imgur.com/YhFkmsN.jpg)


A good view of the surface. It was never cleaned, wiped, dusted or anything.
https://i.imgur.com/TPXQQYj.jpg (https://i.imgur.com/L2jDjTH.jpg)


It is completely scratch free.
https://i.imgur.com/AVzeZ2T.jpg (https://i.imgur.com/9XhWVzg.jpg)


Hologram and printing in perfect condition. I must admit there's a spelling error, though.
https://i.imgur.com/iQJ8kJx.jpg (https://i.imgur.com/Ah4zisM.jpg)


I planned to have it ANACS graded, as it would score one of the top grades.
They never replied to my inquiry, and I won't risk several coins without confirmation of full-value insured shipping internationally.


I sell it for my brother-in-law, all is handled and decided by me bare the decision if the offered price is acceptable.
Depending on who the buyer is, I will ship first or insist on payment first or an escrow.
I can provide the exact date and name of who received the shipping from Mike, I got this coin the same day it arrived here.


This might turn out as an incredible investment. The until-now highest graded coin, a first-day with MS-67 grade, sold for 50 bitcoins.
Buy this one here, send it to ANACS, and it's market value might go up anywhere from two to ten times.


Starting bid is 4.6  lowered to 3.9 bitcoins.

edit 1:
The winning bid turned out to probably be a scamming attempt:
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=600223.0
This coin is again up for sale.

Ente

Bump.
I'd prefer to sell it here, in the community, than on ebay or elsewhere..

Ente

The currently highest bid is 5.0 BTC via PM.
This meets the owners minimum price, so the coin will be sold here in this thread.
Insured shipping&handling is included.

The deadline for bidding is Monday 11:59pm UTC.
Current winning bid: 5.0 BTC.

Ente

24h left. Make your bids, gentlemen!

Ente

Very beautiful! I will be watching  ::)

..and the winning bid is 5.0 BTC over PM.
Congratulations!

Thank you everyone for watching.

Ente

The winning bid turned out to probably be a scamming attempt:
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=600223.0
This coin is again up for sale.

Starting bid, again, is at 4.6 BTC.

Ente

might be interested - is there a new deadline?

No deadline yet, I'll leave this open for a few days.
Would you prefer to have or not to have a deadline?
After bids come in, I'll set a reasonable deadline, which should be in everyones interest too I guess.

Ente

Bump!
Don't miss out on this opportunity!

Ente

Bid price lowered to 3.9 bitcoin, before throwing this casascius coin at ebay.

Ente

Probably best to eBay it..ungraded for 3.9BTC is not going to happen.

What's the spelling mistake?

The very first coin Casascius produced, the 2011 "1 Bitcoin", first series, had a spelling error in the hologram. It says "casacius" instead of "casascius". The second series and all other coins have the correct spelling.
Some people say this makes the first series more valuable, comparable to stamps with printing errors. Fact is, all first edition have that error, and those are special and rare by themselves already.

Ente

Kind of a shame that the market is not here and it is on eBay.  The 2011 series 1 ungraded go for about $1500 there so minus fees that is about $1350. 

Graded coins go for more, and series 2 which are worth LESS then a series 1 tend to go for $1900 in good condition.   I would estimate that if you got it graded as something ms-63 or greater you could get $2500 for it. 

It seems like I really should have that coin graded, as it's in such good condition.
I just don't trust ANACS that much, shipping internationally uninsured, they didn't even answer my mail..

I would need some trusted user in the US who does the ANACS stuff for me, and would -after selling it- send it to the buyer as well.

Ente

I would give them a call and ask your questions over the phone.  Getting it graded is definitely the way to go if you believe it will get a high grade.

I would be willing to help you out on the grading part...I have a 2011 error just done grading as we speak.

I would love to have one of those, but I just don't have the money to buy it. Good luck with your auction ;)

I bid 3.3 for it. Escrow by SebastianJu on me.

Thank you for your posts and PMs. I was offline for the last days, I will now check back and reply to you the next days.

Ente

After checking back, the bid of 3.3 BTC is accepted as minimum amount.
I leave this auction running for another two days. It ends at midnight 2014-05-21 CET (in 47.5h)
Gentlemen, place your bids!

Ente

An escrow will make sure you receive exactly what was agreed upon and what you expect.
I suggest SebastianJu, as he is a highly trusted and reliable escrow.

Ente

These are just beautiful. I remember in like late 2012 when you could buy one of these for 25$. Look at them now  :o

I'm located in canada and have 3 coins (2011 and 2 2013's) that are yet to be graded. You seem ike a trusted member of the forums, do you think you could hel me out with grading as well?

Sure just send them to me I will get it taken care of for you.

Only 8 hours left for bids!
Currently winning bid: 3.5 BTC.

Ente

Congratulations, you win! :-)
I'll send you a PM now.

Thank you, everybody, for participating!

Ente

NWO already payed the sum, I shipped the coin today.
Thank you everybody for your interest and inquiries.

-closed-

Ente

if anyone is looking for a similar coin for the same price, I have one on offer. PM me

Got Pictures?

yes, here you are
http://imgur.com/a/I5GkC#8
it is the 2011 error coin pictured

Is this still for sale?

Look in the title. Does it say closed? Yes? Well, then it's not for sale anymore. ::)

I'll better close this thread ;-)

Ente