394, Lot: 296. Estimate $300. Sold for $1000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

PHOENICIA, Sidon. Mazaios (Mazday). Satrap of Eber Nari, 353-333 BC. AR Dishekel (28mm, 24.98 g, 12h). Dated RY 18 (336/5 BC). Phoenician galley left; M and date (both in Phoenician [only traces visible]) above, waves below / King of Persia and driver in chariot drawn by three horses left; behind, King of Sidon standing left, in Egyptian dress, holding cultic scepter and votive vase; MZDY (in Phoenician [only traces visible]) above. E&E-S Group IV.6.1.k, 1981–3 var. (D–/R26 [unlisted obv. die)]; HGC 10, 264; DCA 858. VF, struck from worn dies, some light cleaning scratches.