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100 francs Vénus de Milo ESSAI
| Issuer | Monnaie de Paris |
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| Year | 1993 |
| Type | Coin pattern |
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| Reverse description | The reverse presents an architectural view of the Cour Napoléon of the Louvre Museum, dominated by the iconic glass pyramid designed by I. M. Pei alongside a smaller secondary pyramid, rendered in detailed relief. The legend 'BICENTENAIRE DU MUSÉE DU LOUVRE' arcs along the upper periphery, commemorating the bicentenary of the museum's founding. The face value '100F' appears in the lower field, flanked to the left by the word 'ESSAI' identifying this piece as a pattern or trial strike. The date '1993' is inscribed in the lower portion of the reverse, completing the commemorative inscription. |
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| Edge | Plain |
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| Mintage | 1993 - (fr) ESSAI - 1,850 |
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