Laureate Marianne, left, surrounded by the country name, engraver's name below.

Marianne is a national symbol of the French Republic, an allegory of liberty and reason, and a portrayal of the Goddess of Liberty. It is a significant republican symbol, opposed to monarchy, and an icon of freedom and democracy against all forms of dictatorship.

Denomination above date within sectioned wreath.

Paris Mint: date surrounded by the mintmark (Cornucopia) on the left and privy mark of Chief Engraver (wing, Lucien Georges Bazor)