Coin France ½ franc Semeuse - 1973

This is a French coin with a nominal value of 50 centimes, minted in 1973. The coin is commonly known as the "½ franc Semeuse".

The coin is made of nickel. It weighs 4.5 grams and its diameter is 19.5 millimeters. The edge of the coin is reeded. The total mintage for this year of issue is 48,451,000 copies.

The obverse of the coin depicts the Semeuse (Sower), a female allegory symbolizing the French Republic. The legend "REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE" is inscribed in capital letters around the figure. The signature of the engraver, O. Roty, is also present.

The reverse of the coin features an olive branch placed under the face value "1/2 FRANC". The national motto "LIBERTE ? EGALITE ? FRATERNITE" surrounds the motif. The engraver of this face is also Louis-Oscar Roty.

The Semeuse is an emblematic motif of French coins from the early 20th century, created by the engraver Louis-Oscar Roty. It was used on different denominations and has endured through various periods of French monetary history.