This 1969 France Half Franc coin, featuring the iconic Sower design by Oscar Roty, beautifully embodies the national emblem of the French Republic. Crafted from nickel and measuring 19.5mm in diameter, it showcases the timeless motto “LIBERTE – EGALITE – FRATERNITE,” making it a valuable addition for collectors and investors alike.
- Issuer: France
- Year: 1969
- Face Value: ½ Franc
- Composition: Nickel
- Size: 19.5mm diameter
- Obverse: The Sower, designed by Oscar Roty in 1900: a national emblem of the French Republic
- Reverse: Underneath the face value, an olive branch is surrounded with the French motto: “LIBERTE – EGALITE – FRATERNITE” (liberty, equality, fraternity)
- Catalogue Reference: Franc 2014# 198, Gad 1789# 429, KM# 931.1, Schön# 232
- Numista N#: 5
- Numista NN#: 145
