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What is the value of a 1 Franc Semeuse silver coin today?
Price updated on 07/23/2026, 04:00 PM
Total weight
5.0000g
Purity
900‰
Pure Silver
4.5000g
Silver price
1.86 $/g
Intrinsic Value
$8.36
4.5000g × 1.86 $/g × 1 = 8.36 $
1 Franc Semeuse price evolution
Intrinsic value based on the silver price
8.36 $
+0.03% (1M)
High 9.09 $
Low 7.98 $
Change +0.00 $
How much does a 1 Franc Semeuse silver coin weigh?
The 1 Franc Semeuse coin has a total weight of 5.0000 grams. This weight includes the coin's complete alloy.
Taking its purity of 900‰ (90.0%) into account, this coin contains exactly 4.5000 grams of pure silver.
5.0000g
Total weight
4.5000g
Pure Silver
What is the purity of a 1 Franc Semeuse silver coin?
The 1 Franc Semeuse coin has a purity of 900 thousandths, i.e. 90.0% fine silver.
This purity is characteristic of coins struck in France between 1898-1920. The rest of the alloy (10.0%) is generally composed of copper to strengthen the coin's durability.
Silver
90.0%
Alloy
10.0%
Other characteristics
Issuing country
🇫🇷 France
Minting years
1898-1920
Diameter
23 mm
Face value
1 Franc
Mintage
434871373
Edge
Grooved
Metal
Silver
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