Question

Which of those listed below was the most significant media that Roman portrait was created in?
A. Gems
B. Glass
C. Coins
D. Painting

Answer 1

The most significant medium for creating Roman portraits among the options listed is **C. Coins**. Roman coins often featured detailed portraits of emperors and other important figures, serving both as currency and a means of propaganda to promote the emperor's image throughout the empire. While gems, glass, and painting also played roles in the depiction of portraits, coins were particularly important for their wide distribution and immediate recognition.