We are just a few days away from the live bidding in Part I and Part 2 of our June crypto sale. Part 1 will be held next Wednesday, June 19 and Part 2 on Thursday, June 20. Historically, our June sales have featured some of the most important rarities in this category and this offering is no exception.
For example, our June 2022 auction set several price records for the Casascius series including a brass 1 BTC that sold for $69,000 (165% premium at the time) and a brass 0.5 BTC that sold for $28,800 (120% premium). The current sale includes several examples of both denominations including a spectacular MS-67 (PCGS) 0.5 BTC and an MS-68 (ICG) 1 BTC. Of course, this offering of Casascius coins is anchored by the incredible 5 Bitcoin which represents the lynchpin to completing a full set of this series.
Our June 2023 auction was highlighted by a rare and original four-coin set of 2013 Lealana coins in silver. In total, the set sold for $104,400, a premium of 105% above the face value. We are proud to be offering a similar four-coin Lealana set this year with the matching serial number 48 and uniform grades of Proof-69 Deep Cameo from PCGS. While offered individually, an advanced collector could conceivably acquire all four lots and keep the set intact.
The June crypto sale is merely the appetizer to our summer auction season and we are currently in the final stages of production on our August crypto sale, which will be highlighted by an incredible Casascius 25 Bitcoin which was acquired directly from Mike Caldwell. We will be showcasing select lots from our August sale at the Nashville Bitcoin Conference at the end of July and look forward to meeting with collectors.
We are also accepting crypto consignments to our November and January crypto sales, which are filling up quickly. For questions on next week’s June crypto sale or the category in general, you can reach me at JMcCartney@Stacks.com.
