Circular legend `THE VICTORY OF SAMOTHRACE` / In the center the statue of the Victory of Samothrace / On the right `RF`. The Victory of Samothrace is a Greek sculpture representing the goddess Athena Nike (Victory). The statue was discovered in pieces on April 15, 1863, on the island of Samothrace.
Obverse script
Latin
Obverse lettering
LA
VICTOIRE DE SAMOTHRACE RF
Reverse description
A view of the Louvre Museum with two pyramids, from the main courtyard, is surmounted by the legend `BICENTENNIAL OF THE LOUVRE MUSEUM`, the face value being below
Reverse script
Latin
Reverse lettering
100F
BICENTENAIRE DU MUSEE DU LOUVRE 1993
Edge
Plain
Mint
Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)