© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück und Lübke + Wiedemann KG, Leonberg (www.kuenker.de)
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück und Lübke + Wiedemann KG, Leonberg (www.kuenker.de)
32 Groschen - Frederick August I Gold pattern strike; Schmetterlingstaler/Speziesreichstaler ND
1709 year| Gold (.986) | 38.40 g | - |
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince elector | Frederick Augustus I (Friedrich August I) (1694-1733) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1709 |
| Value | 32 Groschens (1) |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 38.40 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#193938 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Butterfly in plain field.
Comment
The only known piece was sold by Künker in the spring auction of 2016 for a hammer price of 65.000€Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 32 Groschen - Frederick August I (Gold pattern strike; Schmetterlingstaler/Speziesreichstaler) ND (1709) from Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) made of Gold (.986) weighing 38.40 g is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Frederick August I, who was the Elector of Saxony from 1709 to 1733. During his reign, he implemented a number of economic reforms, including the introduction of a new currency system, which helped to stabilize the economy and promote trade. The coin itself is a rare and valuable example of the currency issued during this time period, and its gold content and intricate design make it a highly sought-after collector's item.
