France 1/2 (Half) Franc 1965 Coin

For sale is a classic French 1/2 (Half) Franc coin from 1965, featuring the iconic "Sower" (La Semeuse) design. The obverse of the coin depicts "The Sower," an allegorical figure of Marianne, symbol of the French Republic, striding and sowing seeds with her hair flowing in the wind, against a backdrop of a rising sun. It is inscribed "REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE" (French Republic) around the figure. Below the figure is the designer's name "O. Roty" (Oscar Roty). The reverse side displays the denomination "1/2 FRANC" and the year of issue "1965" above an olive branch, symbolizing peace and abundance. Encircling this, along the coin's edge, is the French national motto: "LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ" (Liberty, Equality, Fraternity). The coin is made of nickel. This circulated piece is a charming memento from mid-1960s France, a great addition to any European coin collection, or a historical item representing the values of the French Republic.