| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Year | 1959 |
| Type | Coin pattern |
| Value | 1 Franc |
| Currency | New franc (1960-2001) |
| Composition | Lead |
| Weight | 102 g |
| Diameter | |
| Thickness | |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | |
| Engraver(s) | Louis-Oscar Roty |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | GEM#104.22, 104.23 |
| Obverse description | The sower, symbol of the `FRENCH REPUBLIC`. |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE O. Roty |
| Reverse description | An olive branch, below the face value, is surrounded by the motto `LIBERTE - EGALITE - FRATERNITE`. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | LIBERTE·EGALITE·FRATERNITE 1 FRANC 1963 |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Mint | Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date) |
| Mintage | 1959 - (fr) épreuve de contrôle d`avers - 1 1959 - (fr) épreuve de contrôle du revers - 1 |
| Numisquare ID | 3431060750 |
| Comments |