Severus Alexander, 222-235. Denarius (Silver, 20 mm, 3.16 g, 6 h), Rome, 231. IMP ALEXAN-DER PIVS AVG Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Severus Alexander to right. Rev. IOVIS PROPVGNATOR Jupiter standing front, head to right, nude but for chlamys, preparing to throw thunderbolt held in his right hand. BMC 799. Cohen 90. RIC 241. A rare variety. Fresh, lustrous and very sharp. Virtually as struck.