© Antykwariat Numizmatyczny - Michał Niemczyk
© Antykwariat Numizmatyczny - Michał Niemczyk
4 Groschen - Frederick August I 1/8 Schmetterlingstaler ND
1709 year| Silver | 3.48 g | - |
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| Issuer | Electorate of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
| Prince elector | Frederick Augustus I (Friedrich August I) (1694-1733) |
| Prince elector | Frederick Augustus I (Friedrich August I) (1694-1733) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1709 |
| Year | 1709 |
| Value | 4 Groschens (⅛) |
| Value | 4 Groschens (⅛) |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Currency | Thaler (1493-1805) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.48 g |
| Weight | 3.48 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#188963 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Butterfly in plain field.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Frederick August I, who was also known as Frederick August the Strong, and was the Elector of Saxony from 1709 to 1733. He was a prominent figure in German history and was known for his military campaigns and his patronage of the arts. The coin itself is a 4 Groschen piece, which was a common denomination during this time period, and it was made of silver, which was a valuable and sought-after metal at the time.
