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Æ20 - Hadrian ΠΥΘΙΑ
| Issuer | Delphi (Achaea) |
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| Year | 117-138 |
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| Weight | 7.25 g |
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| Obverse description | Apollo Citharoedus depicted in full figure, standing to right, clad in a long chiton, his arms raised as he plays upon a lyre held before him. The god is rendered in a classical style consistent with Delphic iconography. The legend ΔΕΛΦΩΝ curves around the field, identifying the issuing civic authority of Delphi. |
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| Reverse description | A tall Delphic tripod set upon a stepped base or basis occupies the centre of the reverse field, rendered in a frontal, schematic style typical of provincial bronze coinage. The tripod, sacred cult object of Apollo at Delphi, is depicted with three legs and a cauldron above. The legend ΠΥΘΙΑ is distributed in the field around the tripod, referencing the Pythian Games celebrated at Delphi. |
| Reverse script | Greek |
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