Enchanting Spes
Severus Alexander (222-235). AR Denarius. Obv. IMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. SPES PVBLICA. Spes advancing left, holding flower and raising hem of skirt. RIC IV 254. 3.22 g. 19.00 mm. Brilliant and superb, with underlying luster. Good EF.