Gordian III    238 - 244     AR Denarius      3.25 gr   20.0 mm
Obverse
IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG 
Laurate, draped, and cuirassed bust right 		Reverse
VENVS VICTRIX
Venus standing left holding helmet and sceptre and leaning on shield

Minted in Rome  in 241 AD   Part of a series celebrating his marriage to Furia Sabinia Tranquillina.

Reference:

Mattingly, Harold and Sydenham, Edward A., "Roman Imperial Coinage", Volume 4c  (RIC), 131


Quality: VF                                                                                                            Tray 5 - 04                   Cost Code: kp.tt




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