France 5 francs Republic Piedfort KM-P404 Sower SP 69 PCGS silver coin 1968

The France 5 Francs Piedfort 1968 is an impressive silver collector issue that highlights the timeless artistry of French numismatic design. Struck as a prestigious Piedfort edition and certified SP69 by PCGS, this coin combines exceptional preservation with one of the most beloved allegorical motifs of the French Republic. Its elegant composition and near-perfect grade make it a highly desirable addition to advanced collections of French and European coinage.

The obverse features the iconic “La Semeuse” (The Sower) designed by Oscar Roty. The graceful female figure strides forward through the wind, scattering seeds while dressed in flowing classical robes. Her hair and garments billow dramatically, emphasizing movement and vitality. Behind her, a rising sun sends radiant beams across the horizon, symbolizing hope, renewal, and progress. The surrounding inscription reads “REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE,” with the engraver’s signature visible below. The reverse displays the denomination “5 FRANCS” above an elaborate arrangement of symbolic plants. Olive branches with olives, oak leaves, acorns, wheat ears, flowers, stems, and foliage are intertwined in a rich botanical composition. Encircling the design is the national motto “LIBERTE • EGALITE • FRATERNITE,” with the date 1968 prominently placed below.

Introduced in the late nineteenth century, the Sower became a lasting emblem of French republican values, representing liberty, labor, and optimism for the future. Struck in silver as a Piedfort issue and certified SP69 by PCGS, this remarkable coin offers historical significance, artistic excellence, and outstanding collector appeal.

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