Severus Alexander. A.D. 222-235. AR denarius. 2.84 gm. 19 mm. Rome mint. Struck A.D. 222-224. His laureate and draped bust right; IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG / Mars standing left, holding olive branch and transverse spear, reversed; P M TR P II COS P P. RIC IV.2 23. RSC 231. Good Very Fine / Good Fine; attractive iridescent aqua blue and magenta toning.N.B. Matching toning on Hadrian denarius, Lot 25.