Coin France ½ franc Semeuse - 1991

The 1/2 franc Sower coin, minted in 1991, is a French coin with a nominal value of 50 centimes. It is made of nickel, weighing 4.5 grams and with a diameter of 19.5 millimeters. The mintage for this year is 49,988,011 copies.

The obverse of the coin features the Sower, an allegorical figure created by Louis-Oscar Roty, symbolizing the French Republic. The legend "REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE" is inscribed in capital letters, framing the central figure. The signature "O. Roty" also appears on this side, indicating the artist who created the design.

The reverse features an olive branch arranged below the face value "1/2 FRANC". The national motto "LIBERTE ? EGALITE ? FRATERNITE" is inscribed in capital letters, forming an arc around the branch and the face value. This face is also signed by Louis-Oscar Roty, ensuring artistic consistency with the obverse.

The edge of the coin is reeded, offering a distinct texture to the touch. This characteristic is common to coins in this series and contributes to its identification. The Sower, as a motif, has been used on various French coins, making this coin an example of iconographic continuity throughout the monetary history of France.