Illyria, Skodra
Circa 181-168 BCE
Ae 2.99g 17mm
Obv: Diademed head of Poseidon right
Rev: ΣΚΟΔΡΙEΝΩΝ / ΣKAΛNOΣ Galley left
HGC 3.1, 62
Today, Skodra is the city of Shkodër, Albania, and has a long history of settlement. The city was the home of Kings Agron and Gentius and Queen Teuta. This coin was minted during the time of Gentius, who was the last Illyrian king. For most of his rule, he was allied with the Romans against Macedon. However, in 169 BCE he switched sides and joined Perseus, which costed him his rule.
He was quickly defeated by the Romans in 168 BCE, with the campaign not even lasting thirty days. He was brought to Rome as a captive and his ultimate fate is unknown. Skodra then came under the control of Rome.
Death of King Pleuratus II of Skodra. Agron becomes king.
Skodra under Agron defeats the Aetolian League at Medion
Skodra comes under the rule of Queen Teuta after the death of her husband Agron
Skodra under Queen Teuta invades Epeiros
Queen Teuta of Skodra is defeated by Rome in the First Illyrian War
Demetrios of Pharos and Scerdilaidas of Skodra attack Pylos
Scerdilaidas becomes king of Skodra
Death of Scerdilaidas of Skodra. He is succeeded by Pleuratus III
Pleuratus III dies and Gentius becomes king of Skodra
Gentius of Skodra switches sides to Perseus of Macedon
Gentius of Skodra is defeated by Rome
Gentius of Skodra is displayed as a captive in Rome. Skodra is under Roman rule.