Watch List notes:

Persia, Alexandrine Empire AR Tetradrachm. Imitating Athens. Mazakes, satrap of Mesopotamia, circa 331-323/2 BC. Head of Athena right, wearing crested Attic helmet ornamented with three olive leaves above visor and spiral palmette on bowl, round earring with central boss and pearl necklace / Owl standing to right with head facing, olive sprig and crescent behind small Θ-like symbol and MZDK (in Aramaic) to right. Le Rider, Alexander, pp. 214-9; Van Alfen, Owls, Group IVb, 91-4 (same obv. die); CNG 91, lot 392 (same obv. die). 15.94g, 27mm, 9h.

Very Fine; harshly cleaned.

From a private UK collection.