Gordian III (238-244). AR Denarius. Special issue for marriage of Gordian III and Sabina Tranquillina, summer 241 AD. Obv. IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. VENVS VICTRIX. Venus standing left, holding helmet and sceptre, and leaning on shield. RIC 131. C. 347. AR. g. 2.83 mm. 22.00 Rare and superb. Nicely toned. EF/About EF.