Authentic 1965 France 1 Franc coin featuring the famous “Semeuse” (The Sower) by Oscar Roty — one of the most recognized designs in French coinage. Struck in nickel, this coin circulated during the Fifth Republic before the introduction of the Euro.

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🇫🇷 Specifications

Country: France

Year: 1965

Value: 1 Franc

Composition: Nickel

Weight: 6 g

Diameter: 24 mm

Thickness: 1.79 mm

Edge: Milled

Orientation: Coin alignment ↑↓

Demonetized: February 17, 2002

Series: 1 Franc “Semeuse”

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🌾 Design Details

Obverse: La Semeuse (The Sower) — symbol of growth and renewal.

Designer: Louis-Oscar Roty

Inscription: REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE

Reverse: Olive branch beneath value, surrounded by the motto

“LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ.”