Watch List notes:

Commemorative Medals, Foreign Medals, Germany, Bavaria, Ferdinand Maria (1636-1651-1679), Elector, medallic striking in silver of the commemorative 3-ducats, 1652, for his marriage, conjoined busts r., of the Elector and Henriette Adelaide of Savoy, he in armour, she with pearl necklace and pearls in hair, rev. angel supports Wittelsbach shield of arms, dividing date, 16 – 52, SVARVM. CELSITVD: DEVOTMI STATVS, 27mm., wt. 8.72gms. (Witt.1354; cf. Fr.200), extremely fine with superb portraits, very rare
Ferdinand Maria's marriage to Henriette Adelaide of Savoy (1636-1676), was sanctioned in December, 1650, and took place on 12 June 1652 when she was still only 16 years old. These commemorative pieces were struck for distribution at the ceremonies.
(750-850 GBP)