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Lot 62: UK 2015 £5 Proof Coin and Stamp Cover, The Battle of Waterloo

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Bidding closed on November 1, 2026.

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A framed philatelic-numismatic cover (PNC) commemorating the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo (1815-2015). The assembly is presented behind glass in a light wood frame and includes a Certificate of Authenticity titled The Battle of Waterloo £5 Proof Coin Cover. The certificate indicates an Edition Limit of 995 and provides a hand-numbered edition of 017/995 at the lower right.

The commemorative cover features a detailed illustration of the battle scene and is inset with a gold-coloured £5 proof denomination coin. The coin’s obverse displays the Duke of Wellington on horseback. Adjacent to the coin are six Royal Mail stamps depicting key events from the battle, each bearing a Waterloo postmark dated 18th June 2015.

Accompanying the framed set is a detailed wooden model of the HMS Victory. The model features full rigging, white cloth sails, and three gun decks with protruding cannons. It is mounted on a wooden stand with a black plaque inscribed in gold-tone lettering HMS VICTORY Launched 1765. The ship is housed within a glass and wood display case with a red felt-lined base.