kingdom-of-paeonia-c-315-286-bc-reign-of-king-audoleon-item

Historical Context

This coin is an issue by King Audoleon of Paeonia, a kingdom situated north of Macedon, during the Hellenistic period. It belongs to the 'Alexander type' coinage, meaning its design closely imitates the widely circulated tetradrachms of Alexander the Great. This imitation allowed for broad acceptance in trade while the inclusion of Audoleon's name asserted the issuing authority of the Paeonian kingdom.