Altar | Drachm | Globe | Portrait
Sassanian Kingdom, Shapur I
241-272 CE
AR Drachm 4.13g, 28mm
Bust of Shapur right, wearing a crown with globe.
Fire altar with two attendants – each facing outwards.
Gobl I/1
260 CE

Shapur I sacks Samosata

260 CE
March

The Roman army under Valerian is defeated by Shapur I at the Battle of Edessa. Valerian is taken prisoner. Gallienus becomes the sole Emperor.