Gordian III, 238-244. Denarius (Silver, 20.5 mm, 2.69 g, 1 h), Rome, 240. IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian III to right. Rev. VENVS VICTRIX Venus standing left, holding helmet in her extended right hand and scepter in left; at her side behind, shield set on ground. Cohen 347. RIC 131. Sharp and bright; an appealing example. A few light hairlines on obverse, otherwise, extremely fine.