Gordian III (238-244). AE Sestertius, Rome mint, 240 AD. D/ IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. R/ VIRTVS AVG SC. Virtus standing front, head left, holding branch and spear; at right foot, shield. RIC 273 a; C. 384. AE. g. 15.88 mm. 30.00 Hair-line flan crack at one o'clock. A spectacular reverse. Glossy light olive green patina. Good VF/About EF.