Sestertius - Hadrian CONCORDIA EXERCITVVM S C, Concordia

Issued in the early years of Hadrian's reign, this sestertius belongs to a deliberate propaganda campaign following the turbulent succession of 117 AD, during which Hadrian's adoption by the dying Trajan was disputed by several senators — four of whom were subsequently executed. The CONCORDIA EXERCITVVM legend addressed military loyalty directly, a pointed message given that Hadrian's elevation had depended entirely on the support of the Syrian legions under Avidius Quietus before the senate could act.