© The Royal Mint, 2015
© The Royal Mint, 2015
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 6.55 |
| 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#227665 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
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
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 individually. The 5th portrait coin was also struck in silver proof and gold proof. Issue Limit: 1,500© The Royal Mint, 2015
The 4th portrait by Ian Rank-Broadley was issued in the Annual Silver Piedfort set for 2015 .
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the coin is that it commemorates the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo, which took place on June 18, 1815, and marked the final defeat of Napoleon Bonaparte and the French Empire. The coin's design features an image of the Battle of Waterloo on one side and Queen Elizabeth II on the other. The use of silver and the detailed design make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists and history enthusiasts.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 896 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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