PERSIA, Alexandrine Empire. Mazakes. Satrap of Mesopotamia, circa 331-323/2 BC. AR Tetradrachm (20mm, 16.99 g, 7h). Imitating Athens. Helmeted head of Athena right, with profile eye / Owl standing right, head facing; olive spray and crescent to left, small Θ-like symbol and MZDK (in Aramaic) to right. Le Rider, Alexander, pp. 214-9; Van Alfen, Owls, Group IVd, 97–8. Toned. VF. Excellent example for the type, without the usual test cut(s). From the Wild Rose Collection, purchased from Mike Vosper, 15 October 2014.
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