ROMAN EMPIRE. Gordian III. AD. 238-244. AR Denarius (3.14 gm; 20 mm). Rome, AD 240. IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, laureate, draped, cuirassed bust of Gordian III right / SALVS AVGVSTI, Salus standing right, holding and feeding snake. RIC 129 a. Sharply struck on a full flan. Choice FDC. Fully lustrous.