Gordian III, 238-244. Denarius (Silver, 20 mm, 2.95 g, 2 h), Rome, 240. IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian to right. Rev. SALVS AVGVSTI Salus standing to right, feeding snake in her right hand from a patera held in her left. Cohen 325. RIC 129a. Very sharp and bright with original luster. Obverse die clash on the reverse, otherwise, virtually as struck.