GORDIAN III, (A.D. 238-244), silver denarius, Rome mint, issued 240, (2.64 g), obv. laureate bust right, around IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, rev. Venus standing to left, holding helmet and sceptre and resting on shield, around VENVS VICTRIX, (S.8683, RIC 131, RSC 347). Toned, extremely fine.