★ Unusual Severus Alexander Portrait ★

Severus Alexander (222-235 AD). AR Denarius. Rome mint. 15th emission, AD 232. Obv. IMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. SES PVBLICA. Spes advancing left, holding flower and raising hem of dress. RIC IV 254. AR. 3.53 g. 19.50 mm. Brilliant and lightly toned, with golden hues. Encapsulated by Classical Coin Grading MS 63.