Severus Alexander (222-235 AD). AE Sestertius, 232 AD. Obv. IMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. SPES PVBLICA SC. Spes advancing left, holding flower and raising hem of skirt. RIC IV 648d; C. 548. 16.42 g. 28.50 mm. Superb example with deep dark patina. Minor flan crack, otherwise. EF.