As with many of the Sasanian kings in this period, very little is known of Shahpur III’s reign, other than that it saw a renewal of conflict with the Romans over control of Armenia. This event must have occured relative to the end of his reign, as the conflict was resolved by his successor, Bahram IV.
SASANIAN KINGS of PERSIA. Shahpur III. 383-388 AD. AR Drachm (4.15 gm). Uncertain eastern mint. Degraded Pahlavi legend, crowned and cuirassed bust right / Degraded Pahlavi legend, fire altar with attendants and ribbon, bare-headed bust right in flames; uncertain legend on central column. Göbl I/2; Paruck 267 var. (legends); Alram 835; MACW 919; De Morgan pg. 696, 150.
