R66 Severus Alexander, AD 222-235, AE sestertius (20.22 g), AD   $375
    231-235. Obv: Laureate head right with slight drapery on
    shoulder. Rev: Spes advancing left holding flower, lifting hem of
    skirt. RIC 648. If so inclined, one may count the hairs on the
    emperor's head and face. The obverse exhibits only the merest
    hint of wear whereas the reverse has wear only on the figure's
    highest points. Detailed and well-struck, this sestertius has a
    deep olive patina.

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