| Issuer | France |
| Year | 1959 |
| Type | Coin pattern |
| Value | 1 Franc |
| Currency | New franc (1960-2001) |
| Composition | Nickel |
| Weight | 6 g |
| Dimensions | 24 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape and Technique | Round Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Engraver(s) | Louis-Oscar Roty |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | GEM#104.19 |
| Obverse description | The sower, symbol of the `FRENCH REPUBLIC`. |
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE ESSAI 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 1959 |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Mint | Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date) |
| Mintage | 1959 - - 4 000 |
| Catalog ID | 1636518580 |
| Comments |
