GREAT BRITAIN. Gold Waterloo Medal, ND (1990). PCGS SP-67 Secure Holder.by Pistrucci, Twentieth Century Reproduction by Pinches, Struck in Gold. 64mm. 5.5 oz. 22Ct. Eimer-2166 var. A reduced-size version of the original medal produced to honor the leaders of the countries involved in the defeat of Napoleon on the 175th Anniversary of their victory. The incredible detail of the massive 133mm original - which was never actually struck is reproduced in a more manageable format. The obverse features laureate draped busts of Britains Prince Regent (later King George IV), Austrias Emperor Franz I, Russias Emperor Alexander I, and Prussias King Friedrich Wilhelm III surrounded by a border of mythological figures symbolizing the return of peace. On the reverse 19 battling mermen symbolizing 19 years of war, encircling Victory with the Duke of Wellington and Prussian Field Marshal Blücher riding in Roman armor. Neither side of this ornate design bears any legend or inscription, the sculptor having intended the legend WATERLOO. JUNE 18, 1815 to appear on the edge. Although much smaller, this edition is still quite impressive, and this particular specimen is essentially flawless in execution and preservation. The original (1990) brochure and presentation case are included, although the medal is now protected in an oversize PCGS Secure Holder.
