Coin France ½ franc Semeuse - 1977

The 50 centime coin, minted in France, is dated 1977. It is made of nickel and weighs 4.5 grams, with a diameter of 19.5 millimeters. Its mintage is 131,669,000 copies.

The obverse of the coin features the Sower, an allegorical figure associated with the French Republic. This representation is signed by O. Roty, indicating that Louis-Oscar Roty is the artist behind this motif. The legend "REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE" is inscribed in Latin characters.

The reverse of the coin features an olive branch placed under the face value, which is expressed as "1/2 FRANC". The national motto, "LIBERTE ? EGALITE ? FRATERNITE", surrounds this set. The engraver of this side is also Louis-Oscar Roty. The writing used is Latin.

The edge of the coin is reeded.