Patraus

Tetradrachm of Patraus

Paeonia,tribes and Environs

Silver tetradrachms dated back to the reign of Patraus. Part of the Rezhantsi Treasure, Bulgaria

Patraus (Greek Πατράος; 340 BC – 315 BC) was an ancient Paeonian^[1] king. It has been proposed that Ariston, who notably served as a cavalry general to Alexander the Great, was Patraus' brother.^[2]

References

↑ Coin of Patraus
↑ Who's Who in the Age of Alexander the Great: Prosopography of Alexander's Empire by Waldemar Heckel, 2006, page 246, "Satropates' death may be depicted on the coinage of the Paeonian king, Patraus, who appears to have been Ariston's brother..."

External links

Ancient Coinage of Paeonia, Patraos

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[1] Coin of Patraus

[2] Who's Who in the Age of Alexander the Great: Prosopography of Alexander's Empire by Waldemar Heckel, 2006, page 246, "Satropates' death may be depicted on the coinage of the Paeonian king, Patraus, who appears to have been Ariston's brother..."