Severus Alexander (222-235). AR Denarius. D/ IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. R/ MARTI PACIFERO. Mars standing facing, head left, holding spear and branch. RIC 160. AR. g. 3.14 mm. 19.00 From masterly engraved dies and virtually as struck. Enchanting iridescent tone, with golden highlights. About FDC.