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32 Groschen - Frederick August I Schmetterlingstaler/Speziesreichstaler ND
1709 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince elector | Frederick Augustus I (Friedrich August I) (1694-1733) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1709 |
| Value | 32 Groschens (1) |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#188971 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Butterfly in plain field.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 32 Groschen coin is that it features an image of a butterfly on one side, which is where it gets its name "Schmetterlingstaler" or "butterfly thaler." This unique design was chosen by Frederick August I, who was known for his love of nature and his interest in botany and entomology. The butterfly image was meant to symbolize the beauty and fragility of life, and it has become a distinctive feature of this particular coin.
