1000 Pounds - Charles III The Waterloo Medal Allied Leaders; Silver Proof
2024 year| Silver (.999) | 2010 g | 150 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles III (2022-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2024 |
| Value | 1000 Pounds 1000 GBP = USD 1309 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 2010 g |
| Diameter | 150 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#424045 |
|---|---|
| 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.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the coin is that it features a unique design, showcasing the profiles of the Allied leaders, including Charles III, in a nod to the bicentenary of the Battle of Waterloo.
