10 Pounds - Charles III (The Waterloo Medal Allied Leaders; Silver Proof) 2024 front 10 Pounds - Charles III (The Waterloo Medal Allied Leaders; Silver Proof) 2024 back
10 Pounds - Charles III (The Waterloo Medal Allied Leaders; Silver Proof) 2024 photo
© The Royal Mint, 2024

10 Pounds - Charles III The Waterloo Medal Allied Leaders; Silver Proof

2024 year
Silver (.999) 156.3 g 65 mm
Description
Issuer
United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
King
Charles III (2022-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2024
Value
10 Pounds 10 GBP = USD 13
Currency
Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Silver (.999)
Weight
156.3 g
Diameter
65 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#424039
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

The busts of four allied monarchs, seen grouped in profile to the left: George, Prince Regent; Francis II (Emperor of Austria); Alexander I (Emperor of Russia); and Frederick William III (King of Prussia). An array of figures feature in the border framing these portraits, creating an allegorical and mythological allusion to the Treaty of Peace which resulted from the great triumph in the field of battle.

Script: Latin

Designer: Benedetto Pistrucci

Edge

Reeded

Script: Latin

Comment

Issued individually with the design in a variety of denominations and metals. Issue limit: 510

© The Royal Mint, 2024

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the coin is that it features a unique design, showcasing the profiles of the Allied leaders who played a crucial role in the Battle of Waterloo, including Napoleon Bonaparte, the Duke of Wellington, and Gebhard von Blücher. This design is a departure from the traditional depiction of monarchs on British coins, making it a distinctive and collectible piece for numismatists and history enthusiasts.