32 Groschen – Friedrich August I Schmetterlingstaler / Speziesreichstaler 1709 – Museum Replica
32 Groschen – Friedrich August I Schmetterlingstaler / Speziesreichstaler 1709 – Museum Replica
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Type: Replica coin (not an original 1709 issue)
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Country / Ruler: Saxony, Friedrich August I (Augustus II the Strong)
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Date on Coin: 1709
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Denomination: 32 Groschen / Speziesreichstaler
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Material: Metal reproduction
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Finish: Antique-style patina for authentic appearance
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Condition: New replica for collectors and display
Historical Background
The Schmetterlingstaler (Butterfly Taler), officially a Speziesreichstaler of 32 Groschen, was struck in 1709 under Friedrich August I of Saxony (also known as Augustus II the Strong, Elector of Saxony and King of Poland).
Its nickname “Schmetterlingstaler” derives from the butterfly motif, a symbolic design element that distinguishes this issue. These talers circulated within Saxony and also held wider acceptance as Reichstaler specie coins within the Holy Roman Empire.
Significance
This museum-quality replica recreates the historic 1709 Speziesreichstaler, making it suitable for collectors of European coinage, Saxon monetary history, and 18th-century numismatics.
⚠️ Note: This is a replica coin intended for collectors, historians, and educational display purposes only. It is not an original 18th-century issue and carries no monetary value.