France 50 Centimes 1909 Silver Coin

A historic French 50 Centimes silver coin dated 1909, issued during the French Third Republic. It features Louis-Oscar Roty’s iconic Semeuse (The Sower) on the obverse and an olive branch with the denomination and year on the reverse. The inscription “Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité” represents the French national motto. This early 20th-century European coin is a valuable addition to a world coin collection.

Specifications: Country: France; Period: French Third Republic; Denomination: 50 Centimes; Year: 1909; Metal: Silver; Silver Purity: 83.5%; Weight: 2.50 grams; Diameter: approximately 18 mm; Edge: Reeded; Mint: Paris; Designer: Louis-Oscar Roty; Catalogue Reference: KM# 854; Mintage: 9,900,044 pieces; Condition: Circulated, with visible wear.