Coin France 5 Francs Seed Sower - 1962 - Silver

The 5 Francs Semeuse coin, struck in silver, is a French coin issued in 1962. Its face value is 5 francs.

The obverse of the coin features the Semeuse (Sower), an allegorical figure created by Louis-Oscar Roty, symbolizing the French Republic. The legend "REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE" is inscribed in capital letters, accompanied by the engraver's signature "O. Roty".

The reverse of the coin depicts an assortment of plant motifs including an olive branch, an oak branch, and an ear of wheat. These elements are arranged under the face value "5 FRANCS" and surrounded by the national motto "LIBERTE ? EGALITE ? FRATERNITE". The date of issue, "1962", also appears on the reverse.

The edge of the coin is inscribed in relief with the motto "LIBERTE EGALITE FRATERNITE".

This coin weighs 12 grams and has a diameter of 29 millimeters. It was struck with a silver fineness. The total mintage for the year 1962 is 42,500,000 copies.

Louis-Oscar Roty is the engraver of both the obverse and reverse of this coin.