378 Journal of the Asiatic Society of Bengal. [N.S., XIV, 1918) 
Thomas (Early Sassanian Inscriptions, London, 1868, p. 126) _ 
conceives this symbol to have been the mere conventional — 
representation of the Sun, based upon ancient models, the 
worship of which was largely affected by the Arsacids. 
Description of the Drachme. 
Metal.—Silver. Size.-—-65 inch. Weight.—48 grains. 
Obv.—The bust of Mithradates IV to left with diadem 
having fillets floating behind. Flowing hair, a moustache,s — 
long pointed beard, dress and a spiral necklace. Grénetis. 
Rev.—Arsaces seated to right on throne, holding bow. i _— 
front, the mint-monogram f\ ; and behind, the symbol 9. 
Barbarous legend, obviously in imitation of that given — 
above. a 
Furpoonsre D. J. PARUCE 
26th October, 1917. 
tn a a lel 
