Severus Alexander, 222-235. Denarius (Silver, 19mm, 2.75 g 12), Rome, 225. IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG Laureate and draped bust of Severus Alexander to right. Rev. VIRTVS AVG Virtus standing right, helmeted and holding a reversed spear in his left hand and resting his right on a shield. BMC 278. Cohen 576. RIC 182. A lustrous and sharp piece with a few minor deposits as found. Virtually as struck.