Watch List notes:

GERMANY, Brandenburg-Franken (margravate). Albrecht II Alcibiades von Beyreuth. 1527-1557. AR Taler (41mm, 28.65 g, 2h). Erlangen mint. Dated 1548. Armored half-length bust left, holding dagger and hilt of sword / Short cross potent over cross fleurée; coat-of-arms at center and in each angle. Davenport 8969. Iridescent toning, scratches. Near VF.

From the Don T. Hayes Collection, purchased from Numis Europa.