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Description
The 5 Francs Sower coin, minted in 1974, is a French coin with a face value of 5 francs. It is composed of copper and nickel, with a weight of 10 grams and a diameter of 29 millimeters.
The obverse of the coin features the Sower, an emblematic allegorical figure of the French Republic, created by Louis-Oscar Roty. The Sower is depicted in the act of sowing, with the sun rising on the horizon in the background. The inscription "REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE" is inscribed in an arc above the figure. The engraver's name, "O. Roty", also appears on this side.
The reverse of the coin features a vegetal motif composed of an olive branch, an oak branch, and an ear of wheat. These elements symbolize peace, strength, and prosperity respectively. The face value "5 FRANCS" is inscribed in the center, above the vegetal motif. The French national motto, "LIBERTE ? EGALITE ? FRATERNITE", surrounds the composition.
The edge of the coin is reeded. The mintage of this coin in 1974 was 26,986,811 copies.
Louis-Oscar Roty is the engraver of both the obverse and reverse of this coin.
