Severus Alexander. A.D. 222-235. AR denarius. 3.36 gm. 21 mm. Rome mint. Struck A.D. 225. His laureate head right; IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG / Virtus standing right, holding spear and shield; VIRTVS AVG. RIC IV.2 182. RSC 578. Choice Extremely Fine; lustrous old iridescent toning. sharply struck on a broad flan. Exceptional example.

From an American collection compiled in the 1920's (collector's envelope included).