| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Year | 1959 |
| Type | Coin pattern |
| Value | |
| Currency | New franc (1960-2001) |
| Composition | Nickel |
| Weight | 8 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Engraver(s) | Louis-Oscar Roty |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | GEM#120.4 |
| Obverse description | The sower, symbol of the `FRENCH REPUBLIC`. |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE O. Roty ESSAI |
| 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 2 FRANCS 1959 |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Mint | |
| Mintage | 1959 - (fr) 79 ont été détruits - 100 |
| Numisquare ID | 5657113470 |
| Comments |