Severus Alexander, 222-235. Denarius (Silver, 19.5 mm, 2.87 g, 12 h), Rome, 232. IMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Severus Alexander to right. Rev. SPES PVBLICA Spes advancing to left, holding flower in her right hand and raising her skirt with her left. BMC 898. Cohen 546. RIC 254. A lovely and bright example, with an especially sharp reverse. Very minor flan crack, otherwise, extremely fine.