Battle of Waterloo 175th Anniversary Royal Mint Silver Medal. Produced from reductions of the original dies that were engraved by Bendetto Pistrucci. Housed in its original fitted case with certificate.
The obverse alludes to the Treaty of Peace which resulted from the Battle of Waterloo. The busts depicted are of the four allied sovereigns; Prince Regent (later George IV), Francis II of Austria, Alexander I of Russia and Frederick William III of Prussia. Mythical figures, among them Apollo and Themis, decorate the circumference.
The reverse shows two classical equestrian figures representing the Duke of Wellington and Field Marshal Von Blucher, the Prussian leader. Between them is a representation of flying victory and above is the figure of Jupiter. Figures representing the Battle of the Giants form a border to the circumference. The nineteen figures tumbling from their assault on heaven, represent the enemy and the nineteen years duration of the Napoleonic Wars.
Hallmarked for London 1990 by ADG for the Royal Mint.
In excellent order with very light surface wear.
Approximate weight is 152 grams or 4.8 troy ounces.
Approximate dimensions are 6.3 cm diameter and 0.6 cm thickness.