Token - Médailles de Collection (Paris - Sacré-Coeur) ND
| - | 13.52 g | 30 mm |
| Location | France |
|---|---|
| Type | Medals › Souvenir medallions |
| Weight | 13.52 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-11-12 |
| Numista | N#231800 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Coat of arms of the city of Paris with its motto in Latin in the lower ribbon.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MEDAILLE DE COLLECTION
FLVCTVAT NEC MERGITVR
PARIS MAUQUOY FRANCE
Edge
Plain
Comment
NapoleonI, the day after the battle of Austerlitz, declared to French soldiers: "You will return to your homes only under triumphal arches." The Emperor was referring to the triumphal arches erected under theRoman Empire to commemorate a victorious general marching at the head of his troops. https://fr.numista.com/catalogue/contributions/modifier.php?id=231800
