1830A France 5 Francs
Struck 25% Off-Center
King Louis-Philippe
NGC AU 58
UNIQUE
$25,000

Struck in 1830 at the Paris Mint, this unique 5 Francs was struck 25% off-center. Major off-center Crowns, Talers, 5 Francs, 5 Marks, and Pesos are extremely rare with only a few known from around the world.

This 5 Francs design of King Louis-Philippe was struck from 1830 through 1848. Since it was struck during the first year, it may have been a piece de caprice. Even if it was accidentally struck off-center, it was carefully saved for almost 200 years. Although graded AU 58 by NGC and not uncirculated, this is likely attributed to it being a pocket piece and not actual wear from circulation.

The only crown-sized major off-center mint error that even comes close to this off-center 5 Francs is an 1897-A Dominican Republic Peso struck 20% off-center. It was certified by NGC EF-40 and sold for $15,600 in a Stack's Bowers auction on January 16, 2026 (lot 41053).

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC. Mint Error -- Struck 20% Off-Center -- Peso, 1897-A. NGC EF-40. Sold for $15,600 in Stack's Bowers (January 16, 2026, lot 41053). Image Courtesy of NGC

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