215

Roman Empire

 * 's troops massacre the population of.
 * Caracalla introduces a new coin, the . The weight of this coin is a mere 1/50 of a pound. Copper disappears gradually, and by the middle of the third century, with Rome's  in crisis, the Antonianus will be the only official currency.

Asia

 * holds off 's invasion force at the of.
 * Reign of Vachagan I, king of (215–55).

Deaths

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 * , sworn brother of who fought  until the end of his life
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