SEVERUS ALEXANDER, A.D. 222-235. AR Denarius (2.93 gms), Rome Mint, A.D. 232. NGC MS, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 3/5.RIC-254; RSC-543. Obverse: Laureate and draped bust right; Reverse: Spes advancing left, holding flower and lifting hem of dress. Highly lustrous and brilliant, with a razor sharp reverse strike.