| Obverse description |
The sower, symbol of the `FRENCH REPUBLIC`. |
| Obverse script |
Latin |
| Obverse lettering |
REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE O. Roty |
| Reverse description |
An assortment of plants (olive branch, oak branch, ear of wheat), under the face value, is surrounded by the motto: `LIBERTE - EGALITE - FRATERNITE`. |
| Reverse script |
Latin |
| Reverse lettering |
LIBERTE·EGALITE·FRATERNITE 5 FRANCS 1959 |
| Edge |
Embossed lettering |
| Mint |
Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and
Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date) |
| Mintage |
1959 - (fr) Essai - 5 du millésime grand - 2 800
|
| Numisquare ID |
4855950470 |
| Comments |
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