Coin France 5 Francs Seed Sower - 1961 - Silver

The 5 Francs Sower coin, struck in silver, is a French coin issued in 1961. Its face value is 5 francs. It weighs 12 grams and has a diameter of 29 millimeters.

The obverse of the coin features the Sower, an allegorical figure emblematic of the French Republic. This representation is signed O. Roty, in reference to Louis-Oscar Roty, the engraver. The legend "REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE" is inscribed in capital letters, framing the central figure.

The reverse of the coin features a set of plant symbols, including an olive branch, an oak branch and an ear of wheat. These elements are arranged under the face value "5 FRANCS" and the year of issue "1961". The national motto "LIBERTE ? EGALITE ? FRATERNITE" surrounds this set.

The edge of the coin is inscribed with the motto "LIBERTE EGALITE FRATERNITE" in relief. The edge is the lateral part of the coin, thus offering an additional surface for the expression of republican values.

The mintage of this coin in 1961 amounted to 15,630,000 copies. The engraver responsible for the design of this coin is Louis-Oscar Roty.