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Description
The 50 centime coin, commonly called ½ franc Semeuse, minted in 1974, is a French coin. It has a nominal value of 50 centimes.
The coin is made of nickel. It weighs 4.5 grams and has a diameter of 19.5 millimeters. The edge of the coin is reeded.
The obverse of the coin features the Semeuse motif, an allegorical figure emblematic of the French Republic. The inscription "REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE" can be read in capital letters, arranged around the figure. The signature "O. Roty" also appears on the obverse, indicating the name of the artist, Louis-Oscar Roty, who designed the Semeuse motif.
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 in capital letters around the olive branch. The name of the engraver, Louis-Oscar Roty, is also present on the reverse.
The mint is not specified in the data provided. The mintage of this coin in 1974 amounts to 37,170,800 copies.
