ROMAN EMPIRE. Severus Alexander. AD. 222-235. AR Denarius. NGC-Choice AU. Light marks. Certificate # 2088234-001. IMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG, Laureate and draped bust right / SPES PVBLICA, Spes advancing left, holding flower and raising hem of skirt. RIC 254. Sharply struck on a nice broad flan. Choice AU.