Severus Alexander (222-235).     AR Denarius, 228 AD.   Obv.    IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG. Laureate and draped bust right.        Rev.   P M TR P VII COS II P P. Mars standing right, holding spear in right hand and resting left on shield.     RIC IV  74; C. 336.     3.26 g.   18.80 mm.        Superb example, virtually as struck. Minor scratches, otherwise.    EF.