According to the royal reports, who minted coins with his face drawn on them?
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Ardashir I
Answer
Ardashir I, the founder of the Sassanian dynasty, was the first ruler to mint coins with his face on them. This was in accordance with Zoroastrian teachings, which held that the king was a representative of the divine on earth and should be revered as such. The coins were also used to disseminate the king's image and propaganda, and to promote his military victories and political achievements.
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