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Description
This 5 Franc coin, minted in 1973, is a numismatic testimony of France. Composed of copper and nickel, it weighs 10 grams and has a diameter of 29 millimeters.
The obverse of the coin features the motif of the Sower, an emblematic allegorical figure of the French Republic, the work of Louis-Oscar Roty. The Sower is depicted in front of a rising sun on the horizon. The inscription "REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE" is written in capital letters, accompanied by the signature "O. Roty" of the engraver.
The reverse of the coin features an arrangement of plant symbols, including an olive branch, an oak branch, and an ear of wheat, arranged under the face value of "5 FRANCS". The national motto "LIBERTE ? EGALITE ? FRATERNITE" encircles this set. The year "1973" is also indicated on this face. The engraver of this motif is also Louis-Oscar Roty.
The edge of the coin is reeded. The total mintage of this coin amounts to 45,079,000 copies.
This coin comes from a set and is classified as being in Mint State (FDC), which indicates an optimal state of conservation.
