Question

What was started as a symbol of sovereignty

Answer 1

Crowns are the symbols of individual sovereignty par excellence. They are almost always worn by rulers to indicate their rank and are often made of precious metals and adorned with precious stones.

Answer 2

Answer:

The Romans invented many of the symbols and personifications still used today as symbols of corporate sovereignty. Among these are: Fasces, originally a symbol of the Roman Republic, this symbol (an axe wrapped in a bundle of rods) was resurrected during the French Revolution, and later used in the U.S. Mercury dime.