Delphi Tridrachm, -479 – -475
Information
Country
Delphi
Delphi
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tridrachm
Year
-479 – -475
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered, incuse
Weight (g)
18
Diameter (mm)
27
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tridrachm from Delphi. Issued from -479 to -475. Struck in Silver. Measures 27 mm and weighs 18 g.
- Obverse
- 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
- Reverse
- 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.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | xf | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (479 BC - 475 BC) | — | € 93000,00 |
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