MAURETANIA, Lix. Circa 2nd-1st Century BC. Ĉ 20mm (4.15 gm). Facing head of Baal-Melkart / Star between grain ear and grape cluster; neo-Punic "MQM SMS". SNG Copenhagen 711 var. (grain ear and grapes switched); Mazard 647 var. (same); Müller 250; Laffaille, "Choix de Monnaies Grecques en Bronze," 200 = Laffaille 657 (this coin). Nice VF, green patina with a trace of earthen encrustation. Rare. ($500) Ex Maurice Laffaille Collection (Münzen und Medaillen Auktion 76, 19-20 September 1991), lot 657. Triton V Sale, 15 Jan 2002, lot 593. Lot sold for USD 750. Used by permission of Classical Numismatic Group, www.cngcoins.com.