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Coin France ½ franc Semeuse - 1966

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Product type

Coin

Date/Year

1966

Catalog

Monnaies Françaises (Gad 429)

Country

France

Quality

Face value

50 centimes

Diameter (mm)

19.5

Poids

4.5

Tirage

88897571

Metals

Nickel

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Description

The 50 centime coin, minted in France in 1966, is commonly known as the ½ franc Semeuse. It is made of nickel and weighs 4.5 grams, with a diameter of 19.5 millimeters. The edge of the coin is reeded.

The obverse of the coin depicts the Semeuse, an allegorical figure created by Louis-Oscar Roty. This representation symbolizes the French Republic. The name of the country, "REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE", is inscribed in capital letters above the figure. The signature "O. Roty" also appears on this side, indicating the artist.

The reverse of the coin features an olive branch placed under the face value of "1/2 FRANC". The French national motto, "LIBERTE ? EGALITE ? FRATERNITE", is inscribed around the branch. This side is also engraved by Louis-Oscar Roty.

The minting workshop is not specified in the provided data. The total mintage for this year of issue amounts to 88,897,571 copies. The 1966 Semeuse 50 centime coin is a common coin of the period, reflecting the symbols and values of the French Republic.