370, Lot: 640. Estimate $300. Sold for $425. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

GERMANY, Sachsen-Albertinische Linie. August. 1553-1586. AR Taler (40mm, 29.10 g, 6h). Dresden mint; Hans Biener, mintmaster. Dated 1578. Bareheaded and armored half-length bust right, raised sword with both hands / Coat-of-arms surmounted by three crested helmets; HB monogram to upper right. Schnee 725; K&K 68; Davenport 9798. Good VF, toned.

From the J. Eric Engstrom Collection. Ex Jess Peters 104 (9 September 1980), lot 204.