Severus Alexander, 222-235. Sestertius (Orichalcum, 28 mm, 17.69 g, 1 h), Rome, 232. MP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG Laureate head of Severus Alexander to right, with slight drapery on his left shoulder. Rev. PROVIDENTIA AVG / S - C Annona standing front, head to left, holding two grain ears in her right hand and cornucopiae in her left; at feet to left, modius with grain ears. BMC 883. Cohen 503 var. RIC 642. A beautiful example with an enchanting turquoise patina and a very old pedigree. Minor breaks in patina on the edge, otherwise, about extremely fine.