WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Coins also had a function as a vehicle to spread the imagery of the ruling class as coinage was the mass media of the day and often carried likenesses of emperors and famous imperial monuments which would be the nearest most Romans ever got to see of them.

Detailed explanation-2: -The ‘obverse’ of a Roman coin from the period of the Roman empire usually depicts the issuer, often the emperor or empress. They are shown with a bust-a side view of their head, as the Queen is on our coins today.

Detailed explanation-3: -Architectural imagery was often used to celebrate Roman religion on coins as a way to commemorate and honor various gods and goddesses. This iconography sometimes honored the emperor or connected him to a specific deity.

Detailed explanation-4: -As we still see in the coins of today, the front face of ancient Roman coins featured a portrait, usually of a Roman emperor or noted leader, or one of their family members. This was most often a profile view, with descriptive text around them.