TC: Sev Alexander Sestertius/Emp on horse SEVERUS ALEXANDER . 222-235 AD. Brass Sestertius, 30mm (20.82 gm). . R: Emperor on horseback, r., preceded by Victory. cf. RIC. 596. Rare and historical. aVF with a portrait in fine style and an inspired reverse. This rare coin was minted to commemorate the Emperor's departure for the Persian Campaign in A.D. 231.