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Description
The 5 Francs Semeuse coin, minted in 1970, is a coin of the French Republic. Its face value is 5 francs.
This coin is made of copper and nickel. It weighs 10 grams and its diameter is 29 millimeters.
The obverse of the coin depicts the Semeuse (Sower), an allegorical symbol of the French Republic. In the background, a sun rises on the horizon. The inscription "REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE" is inscribed around the edge. The signature "O. Roty" indicates the name of the engraver, Louis-Oscar Roty.
The reverse of the coin features an assembly 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". The motto of the Republic, "LIBERTE ? EGALITE ? FRATERNITE", encircles the composition. The name of the engraver, Louis-Oscar Roty, is also present on this face.
The edge of the coin is reeded.
The mintage of this coin in 1970 amounts to 57,900,000 copies.
