Mauretania, ceca ŠMŠ aún desconocida en Marruecos. Unidad de bronce. Estrella

Ancient North Africa - Kingdom of Mauretania, Bocchus I and successors. ŠMŠ (Semes) mint (unlocated ancient city in actual Morocco). Bronze unit (4,25 g. 16 mm.). Minted between 118-33 B.C.

Bearded head to right, neo-Punic legend [BQS HMMLKT] around.

Six-pointed star flanked by grape bunch to left and ear of corn to right; zig-zag design above, Neo-Punic legend SMS below.

MAA 45 var. (grain ear and grape bunch reversed); Mazard 643 var. (as Lixus); SNG Copenhagen 705–6 var. (also as Lixus)

Choice very fine condition. Attractive brown-green original patina.

2025-10113 (11059)