Severus Alexander (222-235). AE Sestertius, 231-235. Obv. IMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG. Laureate bust right, with drapery on far shoulder. Rev. SPES PVBLICA SC. Spes walking left, holding flower and raising skirt. RIC 648. AE. g. 21.85 mm. 32.00 EF. A superb example, with untouched brown patina.