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Token - Souvenirs et Patrimoine Paris - Arc de triomphe, Napoléon 1er

Location France
Year 2012
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Composition Gold clad iron
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Obverse description Central device depicts the Arc de Triomphe in high relief against a background of a radiating street map of the Place de l'Étoile (Place Charles de Gaulle). The legend ARC DE TRIOMPHE and PARIS runs along the upper periphery.
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Obverse lettering ARC DE TRIOMPHE PARIS
Reverse description Central device depicts Napoleon I on rearing horseback, inspired by Jacques-Louis David's famous equestrian portrait, with his birth and death dates 1769 - 1821 inscribed in the left field. The peripheral legend SOUVENIRS ET PATRIMOINE and NAPOLEON runs around the border, separated by four decorative screw-head ornaments.
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