Sell a silver 10 francs Hercule
A heavy French circulating coin from 1965 to 1973: 25 grams of 900 silver, with Hercules between Liberty and Equality.
- Purity
- 900‰
- Country
- France
- Silver rate
- €1.75/g
What do we pay for a silver 10 francs Hercule?
Based on the silver rate of this moment, €1.75 per gram of fine material. As of:
| Variant | Fine silver | Total weight | We pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 francs | 22.5 g | 25 g | €37.74 |
This price applies regardless of the year and the mint. With a rare year or exceptional condition the collector’s value can be higher than the material value – then we say so, even if that means you are better off not selling us the coin.
How we arrive at this amount
A coin is precious metal in a recognisable shape. What it fetches therefore depends almost entirely on the fine weight: the weight of pure silver it contains.
This coin is 900‰ pure. The rest of the alloy – usually copper – makes it harder and scratch-resistant, but has no value. That is why we calculate on the fine weight and not on what the scales say.
The design goes back to Augustin Dupré’s Hercules group from the French Revolution, the same image as on the old 5 franc écu.
Not sure whether your coin is genuine? We check weight, diameter, thickness and – if in doubt – the density with X-ray analysis. Non-destructive: your coin stays intact.
Also have a look at today’s silver rate or all silver prices.
An écu for the twentieth century
The 10 francs Hercule has the same weight and fineness as the old 5 franc écu: 25 grams of 900 silver. The reverse shows the same group of Hercules with the figures of Liberty and Equality. The coin carries the motto Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité.
Recognition and checks
After 1973 France issued no more silver 10 francs in this form; later 10 francs are other metals. We weigh and measure the coin, test the fineness and settle on 22.5 grams of fine silver for an unworn piece.
How to sell your silver 10 francs Hercule
From walking in to being paid usually takes less than half an hour.
Do not polish it
With collector coins, cleaning can push the value down considerably. A natural patina belongs to them.
Bring it in
With or without an appointment, at one of our 45 locations. If the coin is in a holder, leave it in there.
We assess two values
The precious metal and what the coin itself does: year, mintage and condition. You get the higher of the two.
Paid out straight away
In cash or by bank transfer. Larger amounts reach your account within 24 hours.
Also of interest
- Silver rate todayThe current silver rate per gram and per kilo, updated every minute.View
- All silver pricesWhat we pay per carat or alloy.View
- All coins and barsThe complete list of purchase prices per piece.View
- Spot price, premium and spreadWhy you never get back the premium you paid on purchase.View
Questions about selling silver 10 francs Hercule
How much silver is in a 10 francs Hercule?
It weighs 25 grams and is 900 silver: 22.5 grams of fine silver.
How does it differ from the 50 francs Hercule?
The 50 francs is larger and heavier: 30 grams with 27 grams of fine silver. The design is similar and we buy that coin too.
Are all 10 francs silver?
No. Only the Hercule of 1965 to 1973. Later 10 francs are nickel or another alloy.
Can I sell in Belgium too?
Yes, at all our 45 locations in the Netherlands and Belgium. The valuation is free.
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Sources
Where you can verify what you have just read.
- Koninklijke Nederlandse MuntThe mint that struck the Dutch coins and knows their fineness
- De Nederlandsche BankOn the guilder and exchanging old legal tender
- WaarborgHollandThe Dutch assay office that verifies fineness and strikes hallmarks
Have your silver 10 francs Hercule valued?
Free and without obligation, at a location near you.