PERSIA, Alexandrine Empire. Mazakes. Satrap of Mesopotamia, circa 331-323/2 BC. AR Tetradrachm (20mm, 16.37 g, 3h). Imitating Athens. Good Fine.

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Lot: 245. Estimated: $ 150

Greek, Silver

Sold For $ 400. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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PERSIA, Alexandrine Empire. Mazakes. Satrap of Mesopotamia, circa 331-323/2 BC. AR Tetradrachm (20mm, 16.37 g, 3h). Imitating Athens. Helmeted head of Athena right, with profile eye / Owl standing right, head facing, closed tail feathers; olive spray and crescent to left, traces of letters (MZDK = Mazakes[?], in Aramaic) to right. Van Alfen, Owls, Group Ic, 68 and 70 (same dies). Lightly toned, roughness and numerous small cleaning marks, test cut on obverse. Good Fine. Rare.


Closing Date and Time: 1 November 2023 at 11:21:20 ET.

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