5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Battle of Waterloo; Silver Piedfort
2015 year| Silver (.925) | 56.56 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2015 |
| Value | 5 Pounds 5 GBP = USD 6.54 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 56.56 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#227655 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
An image of the meeting of The Duke of Wellington greeting the Prussian General Gebhard Leberecht von Blucher after the battle of Waterloo, legend above, date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
THE BATTLE OF WATERLOO
1815
Engraver: David Lawrence
Edge
Plain with incuse lettering
Script: Latin
Lettering: THE NEAREST RUN THING YOU EVER SAW
Comment
Issued with both the fourth portrait by Ian Rank-Broadley and fifth portrait by Jody Clark, this issue was only issued in the 5-coin commemorative silver piedfort set from 2015. The fourth portrait design was also struck in copper-nickel, silver proof and gold proof. Issue limit: 1,500.
© The Royal Mint, 2015
The 2015 silver piedfort annual set featured the Ian Rank-Broadley fourth portrait design.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it commemorates the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo, which took place on June 18, 1815. The coin's design features an image of the Battle of Waterloo, with the dates "1815-2015" inscribed above it. The coin's mintage was limited to 5,000 pieces, making it a rare and collectible item for coin enthusiasts.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 434 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Battle of Waterloo; Silver Piedfort) 2015 coin.
