On coins, the emperor was depicted by means of a head shot on one side with the writing around the rim telling in abbreviated form, of his exploits. The reverse side was a picture or symbol of what he did. The full length statues of an emperor also told the story of the emperor’s achievements through his position, what he was holding and especially through his clothing and the symbols on it. The coins were far more effective than the sculptures, as to see the statues one had to travel or be in the place where it was erected. Whereas the coins were portable and were easily transported all over the empire.

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