Hadrian and the People

Hadrian was a micro manager of the highest order, who had no intention of letting any decision of import pass his desk without comment. Unlike previous emperors who were content to rule the empire by way of correspondence, Hadrian believed that the only way he could make a proper decision about anything was to be there for himself. If you combine the need to micro manage with an active personality determined to assess all situations for himself, what you get is an emperor who has no intention of lounging around rome all day. A coin commemorates the event that made drian and instant hit with the people.