Severus Alexander, 222-235. Denarius (Silver, 19 mm, 2.91 g, 5 h), Rome, 228-229. IMP SEV ALEXAND AVG Laureate head of Severus Alexander to right. Rev. P M TR P VIII COS III P P Mars advancing left, holding olive branch in right hand and spear in left. BMC 603. Cohen 365. RIC 92. A lustrous piece, sharply struck and with an exceptionally attractive portrait. Very minor area of discoloration on the reverse, otherwise, virtually as struck.