1259. SEVERUS ALEXANDER, as Caesar. After July 10th, 221. AR Denarius (3.31 gm). Bareheaded and draped bust right, seen from behind / Spes walking left, holding flower in right hand and raising hem of skirt with left. RIC IV 2; BMCRE 264 (Elagabalus); RSC 65. Toned, good VF. Scarce. ($500) CNG Mail bid sale #58, 18 Sept 2001, lot 1259. Lot sold for $400. Used by permission of CNG, www.historicalcoins.com