Patraus

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

Tetradrachm of Patraus
Paeonia,tribes and Environs
Silver tetradrachms dated back to the reign of Patraus. Part of the Rezhantsi Treasure, Bulgaria

References
  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..."


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