Coin France 5 Francs Woman sowing seed - 1991 - BU

The 5 Francs Semeuse coin, minted in Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) quality in 1991, is an issue of the French Republic. It has a face value of 5 francs and is composed of copper and nickel.

The coin weighs 10 grams and has a diameter of 29 millimeters. Its edge is reeded.

The obverse of the coin depicts the Semeuse (Sower), an allegorical symbol of the French Republic. This figure is positioned in front of a rising sun on the horizon. The inscription "REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE" is written in an arc above the Semeuse. The signature "O. Roty" of the engraver Louis-Oscar Roty is visible under the representation.

The reverse of the coin features a set of plant motifs including an olive branch, an oak branch and an ear of wheat. These elements surround the face value "5 FRANCS". The republican motto "LIBERTE ? EGALITE ? FRATERNITE" is inscribed in an arc above the plant motifs and face value. The year of issue, 1991, is indicated at the bottom of the coin. The signature of the engraver, Louis-Oscar Roty, is also present on this side.

The mintage of this coin in BU quality is 7,488,011 copies.