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Paeonia. Patraos. 335-315 BC. AR Tetradrachm (12.75g, 3h). AMNG 17; SNG ANS -. Old cabinet tone. Exceptional style for issue. Choice extremely fine. From a European private collection; former J.L. collection; Frank Sternberg 1989 (22) lot 97; Münzen & Medaillen 1959 (19) lot 362; Adolph Hess 1936 (28 April) lot 593; former Mrs. Christitch collection, Brüder Egger 1912 (41) lot 309; former Fenerly Bey collection
At the time this coin was struck Paeonia was allied and subject to Alexander the Great - Patraos brother Ariston, father of the later king Audoleon, even commanded a troop of Paeonian cavalry in Alexander's army. This coin is believed to show the moment when Ariston speared the Persian commander Satropates through the throat prior to the battle of Gaugamela.
At the time this coin was struck Paeonia was allied and subject to Alexander the Great - Patraos brother Ariston, father of the later king Audoleon, even commanded a troop of Paeonian cavalry in Alexander's army. This coin is believed to show the moment when Ariston speared the Persian commander Satropates through the throat prior to the battle of Gaugamela.