Obverse (Numismatic Term, Concept)

Canonical URI: http://nomisma.org/id/obverse

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Obverse (en), Avers (fr), Vorderseite (de)

Definitions

en
The obverse of a coin. Opposite of 'reverse'. The obverse of a coin may be identified by viewer convention, i.e. what commonly is expected to appear as a motif (portraits, bust) in contrast e.g. to coat of arms, denominational value for the reverse). From a technical perspective the obverse is identified as having been struck by the bottom resp. lower (also called anvil) die.

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