Conus (Rhizoconus) mustelinus Hwass in Bruguière, 1792 – The Weasel Cone
This attractive cone shell is solid mustard or maize in color with a central white band bordered by blackish dots above and below. The should has flames that spill over to cover the spire. It reaches an an average size of about 3” and is poisonous as are all cone shells. The sides are straight. There is little variation from one to the next. Color my vary slightly. The band is always in the center. It is a clean shell with a low gloss. A growth line or two is normal.
It is an Indo-Pcific specie found in and by the coral reefs.
How it got the common name of Weasel Cone is a good question.
Broward Shell Club 
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