1 franc Semeuse essai en or

Reverse

1 / FRANC above an olive branch.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1
FRANC
LIBERTE. EGALITE. FRATERNITE
1959

Engraver: Louis-Oscar Roty

Edge

Reeded

Comment

According to the book "Essais Monétaires & Piéforts Français" by Michel Taillard and Michel Arnaud, the estimated quantity is less than 10!

CGB.

Of the 10 examples probably known, 4 are present in the CGB archives.

This is an automatic translation. The original text is:

Rarissimes essais en or qui étaient offerts à quelques poignées de hauts dignitaires ; selon l’ouvrage “Essais Monétaires & Piéforts Français” de Michel Taillard et Michel Arnaud, la quantité estimée est inférieure à 10 exemplaires !

CGB.

Sur les 10 exemplaires probablement connus, 4 sont présents dans les archives CGB.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1959 French Pattern 1 franc Semeuse (essai en or) coin is that it was designed by the French sculptor and engraver, Auguste C. Normand. The coin features a stunning depiction of a woman sowing seeds, which is meant to symbolize fertility and abundance. The coin's design is considered a masterpiece of numismatic art and is highly sought after by collectors.

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