Severus Alexander, 222-235. Sestertius (Orichalcum, 32 mm, 24.06 g, 12 h), Rome, 232. IMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG Laureate head of Severus Alexander to right, slight drapery on his left shoulder. Rev. SPES PVBLICA / S - C Spes advancing left, holding flower in her right hand and raising skirt with left . BMC 902. Cohen 549. RIC 648. Attractive olive-green patina with spots of red. About extremely fine.