Obverse : allegoric scene signed by Louis BOTTEE, figuring a striking press for coin and medals under legend "unité / précision / régularité", a nude winged male figure with ribbon reading "1789 1889", holding a torch and a laurel branch with female figure holding a balance and a cornucopia
Reverse : vue on the 1889 exhibition building and brand new Eiffel Tower (which was built for that event) & legend : "ministère des finances / administration des monnaies et médailles / centenaire de 1789"
Diameter : 51 mm or 2 inches
Weight : 58 grams
Metal : bronze