Ruler
Ancient Mauretania
Value
Unit
Reverse Legend
Baal-Melkart / star
Grade
very fine
Mint
ŠMŠ (Semes)
Date
50-30 B.C.
Weigth and Diameter
5,32 g. 20 mm.
Metal
bronze
Ancient North Africa - Mauretania. ŠMŠ-Semes mint (unlocated ancient city in actual Morocco). Bronze unit (5,32 g. 20 mm.). Minted between 50-30 B.C.
Facing head of Baal-Melkart.
Six pointed star between grape cluster and grain ear.
MAA 179; Mazard 645 (Lixus); SNG Copenhagen 708–9 (Lixus).
Very fine condition. Brown old cabinet patina
2025-10096 (11042)