The Silich Collection of Historical and Art Medals (Part I)

FRANCE, Cemenelum [Cimiez], 2000, a bronze medal by P. Lovy for Arthus-Bertrand on behalf of the Musée Archéologiques de Nice-Cimiez, view of the ruins of an amphitheatre, rev. semi-robed male imitating a sun-god standing facing, holding a disc over an inscribed tablet, edge with foundry mark of Arthus-Bertrand, 68mm, 171.67g. Mint state; in blue gilt-blocked box of issue £10-£20

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Silich Collection of Historical and Art Medals.

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bt Musée des Beaux-Arts, Nice, December 2005

Cemenelum was the Roman capital of the Alpes-Maritime province, an important rival to the city of Nice. Located in the present-day Nice suburb of Cimiez is the Musée archéologique de Nice-Cemenelum and the well-preserved remains of the town, which includes an amphitheatre, baths and an early Christian basilica.