France – ¼ Franc 1832A – Louis Philippe I – Minting Error: Die Crack + Extra Metal OBVERSE: Right-facing laureate portrait of King Louis Philippe I, rendered with exceptional detail — richly curled hair, strong classical profile, and regal bearing. Circular legend reads: LOUIS PHILIPPE I · ROI DES FRANÇAIS ("King of the French"). Signed at the truncation by the celebrated engraver DOMARD F. REVERSE: Central denomination 1/4 FRANC elegantly framed within two ornate wreaths of laurel and oak, tied at the base with a decorative ribbon. Date 1832 positioned below. Mint mark A (Paris RARE MINTING ERROR — DIE CRACK + EXTRA METAL This coin presents a remarkable combination of two simultaneous minting errors — an occurrence of exceptional rarity on this type: Die Crack: A clearly visible raised line running across the coin's surface, caused by a fracture in the original striking die. This confirms the coin was struck after the die had already sustained damage, classifying it as a late-die specimen of significant technical and collectible interest. Extra Metal (Cud): A visible accumulation of excess metal, appearing as an irregular raised protrusion, formed when the fractured die allowed molten metal to seep into the void created by the crack. The combination of both errors on a single coin is extremely uncommon and highly sought after by error coin specialists. Technical Specifications: Country France — July Monarchy Ruler Louis Philippe I (1830–1848) Denomination ¼ Franc Year 1832 Mint A — Paris Metal Silver 900‰ Weight ~1.25 g Diameter ~15 mm Engraver Domard F. Error Type Die Crack + Extra Metal (Cud) Condition: uncirculated . . The minting error is fully visible, unaltered, and naturally preserved. Collector Assessment: The ¼ Franc of Louis Philippe I is already a scarce denomination due to its low mintage figures. The presence of a double minting error — die crack combined with extra metal — elevates this piece considerably above a standard example, making it a certifiable numismatic rarity and an outstanding addition to any advanced French coinage collection.