London Coins

Auction 183  –  2 - 3 December 2023

London Coins, Auction 183

Ancient, English and World Coins, Banknotes

Part 1: Sa, 02.12.2023, from 1:00 PM CET
Part 2: Su, 03.12.2023, from 12:30 PM CET
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Description

Five Pound Crown 2015 200th Anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo Gold Proof, Obverse with Jody Clark portrait S.L39A FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate and booklet. The reverse shows the two generals on horseback shacking hands on the battlefield Wellington and Blucher. The Prussian General Blucher on a later visit to London to celebrate the end of the Napoleonic Wars was heard to say "London would be a great city to sack". A portrait of the famous Prussian hangs to this day in Windsor Castle
Estimate: 2400-2800

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Starting price 2'400 GBP
Estimate 2'800 GBP
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