Coin France ½ franc Semeuse - 1978

The 50 centime coin, minted in France in 1978, 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. Its edge is reeded.

The obverse of the coin features the Semeuse (Sower), 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" is visible, indicating the artist who designed the motif.

The reverse of the coin features an olive branch placed under the face value of "1/2 FRANC". The republican motto "LIBERTE ? EGALITE ? FRATERNITE" is engraved around the branch, in capital letters, with dots separating each word. The engraver of this motif is also Louis-Oscar Roty.

This coin was issued in 1978. The total mintage for that year amounts to 63,384,000 copies.