Severus Alexander. AD 222-235. AR Denarius (19mm, 3.88 g, 7h). Rome mint. 15th emission, AD 232. Laureate and draped bust right / Spes advancing left, holding flower and raising hem of dress. RIC IV 254; BMCRE 896; RSC 543. Colorful iridescent hues. Near EF. An attractive coin, struck with fresh dies.
From the Demeter Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 38 (6 June 1996), lot 1068.