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What is the value of a 5 Francs Hercule (Ecu) silver coin today?
Price updated on 07/23/2026, 04:00 PM
Total weight
25.0000g
Purity
900‰
Pure Silver
22.5000g
Silver price
1.86 $/g
Intrinsic Value
$41.82
22.5000g × 1.86 $/g × 1 = 41.82 $
5 Francs Hercule (Ecu) price evolution
Intrinsic value based on the silver price
41.80 $
+0.03% (1M)
High 45.44 $
Low 39.90 $
Change +0.01 $
How much does a 5 Francs Hercule (Ecu) silver coin weigh?
The 5 Francs Hercule (Ecu) coin has a total weight of 25.0000 grams. This weight includes the coin's complete alloy.
Taking its purity of 900‰ (90.0%) into account, this coin contains exactly 22.5000 grams of pure silver.
25.0000g
Total weight
22.5000g
Pure Silver
What is the purity of a 5 Francs Hercule (Ecu) silver coin?
The 5 Francs Hercule (Ecu) coin has a purity of 900 thousandths, i.e. 90.0% fine silver.
This purity is characteristic of coins struck in France between 1848-1889. 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
1848-1889
Diameter
37 mm
Face value
5 Francs
Edge
Relief
Metal
Silver
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