Severus Alexander (222-235). AR Denarius, 223 AD. Obv. IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG. Laureate and draped bust right. Rev. PM TR P II COS PP. Salus seated left, feeding snake coiled round altar. RIC 32. C. 239. AR. g. 2.41 mm. 19.50 Brilliant, superb and lightly toned. EF/About EF. A curious and interesting portrait of the early years of Alexander Severus reign, with the likeness of Elagabalus.