MAURETANIA, Lix. Circa 2nd Century BC. Ĉ 21mm (6.16 gm). Facing head of Baal-Melkart / Star between grape cluster and grain ear; neo-Punic "MQM SMS". SNG Copenhagen 707; Müller 248; Mazard 645 = Laffaille, "Choix de Monnaies Grecques en Bronze," 199 = Laffaille 656 (this coin). EF, glossy dark brown patina, exceptional style. Very rare. ($750) Ex Maurice Laffaille Collection (Münzen und Medaillen Auktion 76, 19-20 September 1991), lot 656; Münzhandlung Basel Auktion 10 (15 March 1938), lot 424; Jean Mazard Collection. Triton V Sale, 15 Jan 2002, lot 594. Lot sold for USD 1000. Used by permission of Classical Numismatic Group, www.cngcoins.com.