1961 France 5 Francs Semeuse Silver Coin
Description: This 1961 French 5 Francs features the iconic Semeuse (The Sower) design by Oscar Roty on the obverse with “RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE,” and the reverse displays wheat, oak, and olive branches with “LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ,” the denomination, and date. Struck in .835 silver during the early Fifth Republic, it circulated as France transitioned to the new franc. Available now at Gold & Silver Assay & Jewelry, this genuine historic silver coin offers both numismatic interest and verified silver content.
Country: France
Composition: 835 Silver
Denomination: 5 Francs
Mintage: 15,630,000
Weight: 12.00 grams / 0.4233 oz / 0.3858 Troy oz
Silver Weight: 10.02 grams / 0.3534 oz / 0.3222 Troy oz
Dimensions: 29 mm diameter
Lettering and Edging: RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE, O. Roty, LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ, 5 FRANCS, 1961; Edge: Lettered LIBERTE EGALITE FRATERNITE
Strike Type: Business Strike
Variety: None
Coin Designer and Design: Oscar Roty; Semeuse (Sower) obverse with agricultural branches reverse
Condition - Circulated with moderate wear, toning, and surface marks consistent with use approximately VF - See Pictures
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C102226.5/M15


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