Severus Alexander, 222-235. Sestertius (Orichalcum, 30.5 mm, 21.95 g, 12 h), Rome, 232. IMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Alexander Severus to right. Rev. SPES PVBLICA / S C Spes advancing left, holding flower in right hand and raising hem of skirt with left. BMC 904. Cohen 549. RIC 648. Dark brown patina. Deposits on the reverse, otherwise, good very fine.