1978 France 1 Franc Nickel Sower Coin KM 925.1

1978 France 1 Franc Nickel Sower Coin KM 925.1 1978 France 1 Franc Nickel Sower Coin KM 925.1 This 1978 France 1 Franc coin features the iconic "Sower" design by Oscar Roty, a hallmark of French numismatics depicting a woman sowing seeds against a rising sun. Struck in nickel, this specimen is identified as KM 925.1. The obverse showcases the Sower figure with the inscription REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE, while the reverse displays the denomination of 1 Franc surrounded by an olive branch and the national motto LIBERTE EGALITE FRATERNITE. This circulating issue is a classic piece of French monetary history, housed in a protective 2x2 cardboard flip labeled with its Krause-Mishler catalog number for easy identification and collection management. 1978 France 1 Franc Nickel Sower Coin KM 925.1 Condition: This coin appears to be in circulated condition, showing moderate surface wear and scattered contact marks or scratches consistent with light to average handling. The legends and central design elements remain legible. It was struck at the Paris Mint (Monnaie de Paris) and is composed of nickel. The strike type is a standard business strike. Historically, this coin features the iconic "Sower" (La Semeuse) design by Louis Oscar Roty, a symbol of the French Republic that originated in the late 19th century and remained a staple of French currency until the adoption of the Euro. This specific KM 925.1 variety represents the modernization of French coinage during the Fifth Republic. No professional grading is provided. France, 1 Franc, 1978, Sower, Marianne, Coin, Numismatics, French Republic, Nickel, Currency, Collectible, KM 925.1, Liberte Egalite Fraternite, Semeuse France 1 Franc 1978, Sower Coin, Republique Francaise, French Numismatics, Vintage Coins, 1 Franc Semeuse, Nickel Coinage, French Currency, Collectible Coins, KM 925.1 IMPORTANT BIDDER NOTICE Bidder is solely responsible for determining value, condition, completeness, authenticity, fitment, grade, and usefulness before bidding. THIS ITEM IS SOLD STRICTLY AS-IS, WHERE-IS, WITH NO WARRANTIES OR GUARANTEES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. ALL SALES ARE FINAL. NO REFUNDS. NO RETURNS. NO CANCELLATIONS. NO BID RETRACTIONS. By placing a bid, the bidder acknowledges that they have reviewed the title, description, photographs, and any auction notices, and have had the opportunity to ask questions before bidding. Bidder agrees that: The item is being purchased strictly as shown in the photographs and described in the listing The auction house does not grade, test, appraise, or authenticate items unless specifically stated By registering and placing bids, the bidder expressly authorizes Iowa Surplus & Estate Auctions to charge the payment method on file for any lots won, including buyer’s premium, applicable taxes, shipping, handling, and processing fees in accordance with the posted auction terms.“Charges may appear on your credit card statement under Iowa Surplus & Estate Auctions, Iowa Surplus Auctions, ISA Auctions, ATR Auctions, or the payment processor associated with the auction.”ons, or the payment processor associated with Iowa Surplus & Estate Auctions.” References to gold, silver, platinum, copper, plated, gold-gilded, gold-layered, silver-plated, or similar terminology may describe visual appearance, color, or decorative finish only Unless expressly verified in the listing, the metal content, purity, composition, or percentage is not tested, guaranteed, or represented by the auction house. Such descriptions may refer solely to aesthetic characteristics rather than actual metal composition. Third-party grading opinions are those of the third party alone Placing a bid creates a binding contract if the bidder wins the item, payment is required under the posted auction terms For coins, trading cards, and collectibles, items may be raw, graded, ungraded, authentic, reproduction, replica, reprint, or altered unless specifically stated otherwise. The bidder must rely on their own review and judgment before bidding. The bidder authorizes the Auction Company to submit all bidding records, platform activity logs, photographs, invoice history, and shipping documentation to payment processors, banks, and collection agencies to enforce these Terms. By placing any bid, the bidder acknowledges they have read the title and description in full, reviewed all photographs, and had the opportunity to ask questions prior to bidding. The bidder agrees they are purchasing the item strictly as shown in the auction images and as described, AS-IS, WHERE-IS, and that placing a bid and/or winning an item constitutes a binding contract, with no refunds, no returns, no exchanges, no credits, and no cancellations for any reason. Auction transactions are processed after the auction closes, and invoices are finalized. Charges may occur hours or days after the auction, depending on processing, invoice preparation, and shipping calculat