Gordian III. AD 238-244. AR Denarius (18mm, 2.94 g, 11h). Rome mint, 6th officina. 7th emission, mid AD 240. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Gordian on horseback prancing left, raising hand and holding spear. RIC IV 81; RSC 234. Near EF. An attractive coin.