Severus Alexander (222-235 AD). AE Sestertius, 231-235 AD. D/ IMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG. Laureate bust right, with slight drapery on far shoulder. R/ SPES PVBLICA SC. Spes walking left, holding flower and raising skirt. RIC 648. AE. g. 20.35 mm. 29.50 A superb portrait. Enchanting light green patina, with uncleaned earthen deposits, otherwise about EF/VF.