Severus Alexander. Denarius; Severus Alexander; 222-235 AD, Rome, 230-1 AD, Denarius, 3.17g. Bust var. of BM-778, C-558 corr., RIC-257. Obv: IMP ALEXAN - DER PIVS AVG Head laureate r. Rx: VIC - TO - RIA AVG Victory standing l. placing r. hand on shield which is set on captive seated at her feet, and holding palm in l. hand. Rare: only two specimens in Reka Devnia hoard.This coin shows a somewhat unusual ultra high relief portrait. MS