ROMAN EMPIRE. Gordian III. AD. 238-244. AR Antoninianus (4.29 gm; 23 mm). Rome, AD 239. IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / VIRTVS AVG, Virtus standing left, holding olive branch and spear; shield at side. RIC IV 39; RSC 383. Choice EF. Lightly toned.