This 1978 France Half Franc coin features the iconic design of “The Sower,” a national emblem by Oscar Roty, and is beautifully complemented by the olive branch and the motto “LIBERTE – EGALITE – FRATERNITE.” Crafted from nickel and measuring 19.5mm in diameter, this coin is a must-have for collectors and investors seeking a piece of French heritage and history.
- Issuer: France
- Year: 1978
- 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#: 154