Severus Alexander, 222-235. Sestertius (Orichalcum, 34 mm, 24.62 g, 1 h), Rome, 231-235. IMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG Laureate head of Severus Alexander to right, with drapery on far shoulder. Rev. SPES PVBLICA / S C Spes walking left, holding flower and raising hem of her skirt. Cohen 547. RIC 648. Attractive brown patina with light green highlights. Flan crack on the reverse, otherwise, good very fine.
From the collection of W. F. Stoecklin, Amriswil, Switzerland, acquired prior to 1975.