Watch List notes:

GERMANY. Sachsen-Albertinische Linie. August, 1553-1586. Taler 1585 (Silver, 40 mm, 27.83 g, 5 h), a Levantine imitation with partly blundered legends and reversed letters. Cuirassed half length bust of August to right holding sword. Rev. Coat of arms with three helmets. Cf. Dav. 9798, Keilitz/Kahnt 68 and Schnee 725 (for protoype). Very fine.


From the collection of a Swiss scholar, formed over the past thirty years.