Which ancient ruler was the first documented 'brand ambassador' whose face appeared on coins specifically to guarantee the purity of the metal and increase trade confidence?

Before celebrities endorsed sneakers or watches, ancient civilizations had their own sophisticated methods of product promotion. Royal figures, priests, and heroes often served as early brand ambassadors, lending their status to promote goods and services. This poll explores one of history's earliest documented cases of strategic product endorsement, where a ruler's image was deliberately used to increase a product's perceived value and market reach.

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King Croesus of Lydia (600-546 BCE)
Pharaoh Ramesses II of Egypt (1279-1213 BCE)
Emperor Qin Shi Huang of China (259-210 BCE)
King Ashoka of India (304-232 BCE)