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What is the value of a 5 Francs Semeuse silver coin today?
Price updated on 07/23/2026, 03:45 PM
Total weight
12.0000g
Purity
835‰
Pure Silver
10.0200g
Silver price
1.86 $/g
Intrinsic Value
$18.64
10.0200g × 1.86 $/g × 1 = 18.64 $
5 Francs Semeuse price evolution
Intrinsic value based on the silver price
18.64 $
+0.18% (1M)
High 20.24 $
Low 17.77 $
Change +0.03 $
How much does a 5 Francs Semeuse silver coin weigh?
The 5 Francs Semeuse coin has a total weight of 12.0000 grams. This weight includes the coin's complete alloy.
Taking its purity of 835‰ (83.5%) into account, this coin contains exactly 10.0200 grams of pure silver.
12.0000g
Total weight
10.0200g
Pure Silver
What is the purity of a 5 Francs Semeuse silver coin?
The 5 Francs Semeuse coin has a purity of 835 thousandths, i.e. 83.5% fine silver.
This purity is characteristic of coins struck in France between 1959-1969. The rest of the alloy (16.5%) is generally composed of copper to strengthen the coin's durability.
Silver
83.5%
Alloy
16.5%
Other characteristics
Issuing country
🇫🇷 France
Minting years
1959-1969
Diameter
29 mm
Face value
5 Francs
Mintage
195282126
Metal
Silver
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