Silver Coin, France 50 centimes 1897-1920, 2.5g

French 50 centimes silver circulation coin.

The 50 centimeter silver coin with the image of a sower was minted in France between 1897 and 1920. The reverse depicts the figure of a woman wearing a Phrygian cap, symbolizing freedom, sowing grain against the backdrop of the rising sun. The coin's design was created by Oscar Roty, and his name is placed on the reverse. The obverse is decorated with an intertwined composition of oak, olive and wheat branches, which symbolizes strength, peace and abundance. The coin was made of .835 sterling silver, making it prized in circulation and among precious metals collectors and investors.

The reverse of this circulating coin features an image of a woman sowing grain, with a Phrygian cap blowing in the wind, symbolizing freedom. In the background behind the figure one can see the rising sun illuminating the horizon line. It also shows the engraver's name, "O. Roty," and in the rim is the inscription REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE. The obverse of the coin is decorated with an intertwined motif of oak, olive and wheat branches, symbolizing strength, peace and prosperity. At the top of the obverse is the denomination, and at the bottom is the year of issue of the coin.

The coin presented is a circulating coin and may have minor scratches, abrasions and dings. The coin is shipped from a random vintage.