Coin France ½ franc Semeuse - 1986 - BU

This French coin, with a nominal value of 50 centimes, is dated 1986 and minted in Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) quality. It is made of nickel, weighing 4.5 grams and with a diameter of 19.5 millimeters. The total mintage of this coin is 110,003,011 copies.

The obverse of the coin represents the Sower, an allegorical figure associated with the French Republic. The representation is signed "O. Roty", indicating the artist Louis-Oscar Roty as the creator of this emblematic motif. The legend "REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE" is inscribed in Latin capital letters.

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

The edge of the coin is reeded, a standard feature for this type of currency.