Gordian III, 238-244. Denarius (Silver, 21 mm, 3.06 g, 7 h), Rome, 240. IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian III to right, seen from behind. Rev. VENVS VICTRIX Venus standing front, head to left, holding helmet in her right hand and long transverse scepter in her left, leaning with her left arm on shield set on ground. Cohen 347. RIC 131. Lustrous and struck on a broad flan, a perfect example. Virtually as struck.