> The 50 francs Hercule silver coin (1974-1980) contains 27 g of fine silver (30 g at 900‰). It's the largest modern French silver coin. Its value follows th *Source : https://meilleur-rachat-or.fr/en/guides/50-francs-hercule-silver-coin/* --- ● Guide # 50 francs Hercule silver: value and buy-back Published on **26/07/2026** · By **Sébastien Joumel** In brief **The 50 francs Hercule silver coin (1974-1980) contains 27 g of fine silver (30 g at 900‰). It's the largest modern French silver coin.** Its value follows the silver rate first. Here's how to identify it, estimate its value and sell it. ## What the 50 francs Hercule is Struck from **1974 to 1980**, the 50 francs Hercule reprises the famous Hercules group (Liberty and Equality). Its specs: **30 g** at **900‰** fineness, i.e. **27 g of fine silver**, 41 mm diameter. It's the largest silver coin of the Fifth Republic. ## How to estimate its value **Intrinsic value** = 27 g × the day's silver rate. As silver is far cheaper than gold, a single coin's value stays modest, but a batch quickly adds up to a substantial weight. For pricing, see [silver coin pricing](https://meilleur-rachat-or.fr/en/guides/silver-coins-worth-more-than-their-weight/). ## Selling it at the right price As with gold, compare [buy-back rates](https://meilleur-rachat-or.fr/en/guides/gold-buyback-rate-how-to-compare/): a good buyer states the silver rate and its margin. Coins in good condition and complete batches negotiate better. See also our guide [silver buy-back](https://meilleur-rachat-or.fr/en/guides/silver-buyback-value-how-calculated/). ## Compared with the 10 francs Hercule The [10 francs Hercule](https://meilleur-rachat-or.fr/en/guides/silver-10-francs-hercule-value-selling/) (1965-1973) is smaller (25 g, 900‰, 22.5 g of fine silver). The 50 francs therefore holds more silver per coin; by silver weight, the value logic is identical. ## Frequently asked questions What is a 50 francs Hercule silver coin worth? It rests on its 27 g of fine silver (intrinsic value = 27 g × the day's silver rate). As silver is worth far less than gold, the per-coin value is modest, but a batch quickly adds up. How much silver is in a 50 francs Hercule? It weighs 30 g at 900‰ fineness, i.e. 27 g of fine silver, 41 mm diameter. It's the largest silver coin of the Fifth Republic (1974-1980). Does the 50 francs Hercule have a premium? Generally low: the value comes mostly from the silver. Some years or exceptional grades may interest collectors, but most is calculated on the fine-silver weight. ## Read also [ Guide 20 francs gold Rooster (Marianne): value and buy-back ](https://meilleur-rachat-or.fr/en/guides/20-francs-rooster-gold-coin/)[ Guide 40 francs Napoléon gold coin: value and buy-back ](https://meilleur-rachat-or.fr/en/guides/40-francs-napoleon-gold-coin/)[ Guide Selling a 50 Pesos Gold Coin (Centenario) in France ](https://meilleur-rachat-or.fr/en/guides/50-pesos-gold-coin-centenario/) ## Sell at the best price near you Compare the gold buyers in your city. [See the rankings](https://meilleur-rachat-or.fr/en/gold-buyback/)