Severus Alexander. A.D. 222-235. AR denarius. 3.38 gm. 18.5 mm. Rome mint. Struck A.D. 222. His laureate and draped bust right; IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG / Salus seated left, feeding from patera snake rising from altar to left; SALVS PVBLICA. RIC IV.3 178. RSC 532a. Near Extremely Fine; lustrous; reverse struck from a worn die; unusual and appealing portrait.