Severus Alexander, 222-235. Sestertius (Orichalcum, 31 mm, 25.53 g, 12 h), Rome, 223. IMP CAES M AVR SEV ALEXANDER AVG Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Severus Alexander to right, seen from behind. Rev. PONTIF MAX TR P II COS P P / S C Securitas seated left by lighted altar, holding scepter in her right hand and supporting her head on her left. BMC 123. Cohen 463. RIC 407. A lovely piece with a fine early portrait and an attractive turquoise patina. Extremely fine.