Satrapy of Egypt Tetradrachm - Mazakes, -333 – -332
Egypt satrapy
Information
Country
Satrapy of Egypt
Satrapy of Egypt
Currency
Drachm
(550 – 330)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Year
-333 – -332
Ruler
Mazaces
(-333–-332)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
16.6
Diameter (mm)
22.2
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Satrapy of Egypt. Issued from -333 to -332. Struck in Silver. Measures 22.2 mm and weighs 16.6 g.
- Obverse
- Helmeted head of Athena right
- Reverse
- Owl standing right Aramaic inscription of Mazakes and monogram (possibly a fire altar symbol) to right
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (333 BC - 332 BC) | — | Athens | ||
| ND (333 BC - 332 BC) | — | Bābiruš (Babylon) | ||
| ND (333 BC - 332 BC) | — | Uruk |
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