GERMANY. Sachsen-Albertinische Linie. August, 1553-1586. Taler 1558 (Silver, 40 mm, 28.40 g, 12 h), Dresden HB (mint master H. Biener). ✱AVGVSTVS✱D✱G✱DVX✱SAXONIE✱SA✱ROMA✱- IM Cuirassed half-length figure of August to right, holding sword in his right hand and mace in his left; date 15-58 across field. Rev. ARCHIMARS - CHAL✱ET✱ELEC✱ Coat of arms with three helmets, HB above. Davenport 9795. Keilitz/Kahnt 56. Schnee 713. Nicely toned. Some areas of weakness and small marks, otherwise, nearly very fine.