Gordian III. AD 238-244. AR Denarius (19.5mm, 3.91 g, 12h). Rome mint, 5th officina. 7th emission, mid AD 240. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Venus Victrix standing left, holding helmet and scepter, leaning on shield set on ground to right. RIC IV 131; RSC 347. In NGC encapsulation 2116847-068, graded Ch AU, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 3/5, brushed.