Delphi Tridrachm, -479 – -475

Tridrachm aus Delphi. Ausgegeben von -479 bis -475. Geprägt in Silver. Durchmesser 27 mm, Gewicht 18 g.

Avers

Two rhyta (drinking vessels) in the form of rams’ heads; above, two dolphins confronted; ΔAΛΦ-I-KON in small letters below; all within beaded border

Revers

Quadripartite incuse square in the form of a coffered ceiling; each coffer decorated with a dolphin and laurel spray, giving the appearance of the dolphins swimming toward the center of the die.