Gordian III, 238-244. As (Copper, 26 mm, 10.68 g, 12 h), Rome, 240. IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian III to right, seen from behind. Rev. VIRTVS AVG / S - C Virtus standing front, head to left, holding branch in her right hand and inverted spear with her right; behind, shield set on ground. Cohen 391. RIC 293b. Flan crack, otherwise, very fine.
From the G.G. Collection of Roman Imperial third century middle bronzes.