1 Franc Semeuse, FRANCE, strike medal 1960 and similar items

1 Franc Semeuse, FRANCE, strike medal 1960 Paris VG10 (with larger zero rare coin) 1 / FRANC, in two lines above an olive branch facing left; below, 1960 framed by the various. Quantity 1 Type: 1 franc Semeuse, nickel, medal strike Date: 1960 Mint name / Town: Paris Metal: nickel Diameter: 23.85mm Weight: 5.98g. Edge: ridged Rarity: R2 OBVERSE Obverse legend: FRENCH REPUBLIC. Obverse description: The Republic on the left, in the guise of a Sower draped and wearing a Phrygian cap, with long hair, walking and sowing against the wind; in the background, behind the Sower on the right, a rising sun; below, hollow O. ROTY. REVERSE Reverse caption: FREEDOM. EQUALITY. FRATERNITY. Reverse description: 1 / FRANC, in two lines above an olive branch facing left; below, 1960 framed by the various. COMMENTARY HISTORICAL BACKGROUND FIFTH REPUBLIC (Since 01.08.1959) The Fifth Republic, whose constitution was approved by referendum 28th September 1958 by more than 79% of French, officially begins with the installation of General de Gaulle as president January 8th, 1959. The constitution is amended October 28th, 1962 referendum where a majority of 62% of the vote approves the election of the President of the Republic by direct universal suffrage. Different presidents of the Fifth Republic are Charles de Gaulle (08/01/1959 - 04/27/1969 Withdrawal and Alain Poher becomes Acting President), Georges Pompidou (15/06/1969 - 04/02/1974, died Alain Poher becomes acting president), Valery Giscard d'Estaing (19/05/1974 - 21/05/1981), Francois Mitterrand (05/21/1981 - Please note: This is a private sale and not a commercial transaction, unfortunately I have to exclude any warranty, liability, as well as return of the item according to today's law!