Ancient Roman Imperial Coins - Severus Alexander - Spes Denarius. 232 AD Rome mint. Obv: IMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG legend with laureate and draped bust right. Rev: SPES PVBLICA legend with Spes standing left holding flower in right hand, lifting skirt with left. RIC 254; BMC 897; RSC 546; Sear 7927. 3.18 grams. ("). Almost as struck.