Gordian III, 238 - 244 AD
Silver Denarius, Rome Mint, 21mm, 1.53 grams
Obverse: IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian right.
Reverse: VENVS VICTRIX, Venus standing left holding helmet and scetper and leaning on shield set on ground.
RIC 131   This and severely underweight example. Very interesting.