AUSTRIA, Holy Roman Empire. Ferdinand Karl, with Maria Beatrix. Archduke of Austria-Este, 1771-1806. AR Jeton (21mm, 4.01 g, 12h). On their marriage. Dated 15 October 1771. FERDINAND A M BEATRIX EST SPONSI, jugate busts of Ferdinand and Maria right / NVMINA FAVENT, Mercury alighting right, presenting two coats of arms to the river god Po seated left, holding rudder and overflowing urn; NVPTIIS CELEBRATESMEDIOLA DVX A D XV OCT/ 1771. Toned with significant luster. EF.
From the Dr. Michael Slavin Collection. Ex Lanz 118 (25 November 2003), lot 55.