Gordian III (238-244 ). AR Denarius, 240 AD. D/ IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. R/ VIRTVTI AVGVSTI. The Farnese Hercules, naked and standing right, resting right hand on hip and left hand on club set on rock; beside club, a lion-skin. RIC 116. AR. g. 3.51 mm. 20.70 Lightly toned, underlying luster. EF/About EF.