Gordian III. AD 238-244. AR Denarius (20mm, 3.52 g, 12h). Rome mint, 5th officina. 7th emission, mid AD 240. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Venus Victrix standing left, holding helmet and scepter, leaning on shield set on ground to right. RIC IV 131; RSC 347. Bright surfaces, traces of green deposits on reverse. Near EF.