HistoricalCoins 56, Lot: 155. SEVERUS ALEXANDER. 222-235 AD. Æ Sestertius (21.15 gm). Struck 231-235 AD. Estimate $150. Sold For $138 SEVERUS ALEXANDER. 222-235 AD. Æ Sestertius (21.15 gm). Struck 231-235 AD. Laureate head right, drapery on far shoulder / Spes walking left, holding flower and raising hem of skirt. RIC IV 648; Cohen 547 variety. Nice VF, dark brown patina. ($150) From CNG Online Auction 56, closed January 8, 2003. Used by permission of CNG, www.cngcoins.com.