obverse

Definition of obverse

Nouns

the more conspicuous of two alternatives or cases or sides
"the obverse of this issue"
Type of:
alternative, choice, option
one of a number of things from which only one can be chosen
the side of a coin or medal bearing the principal stamp or design
Antonyms:
reverse
the side of a coin or medal that does not bear the principal design
verso
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Types:
head
(usually plural) the obverse side of a coin that usually bears the representation of a person's head
Type of:
side
an extended outer surface of an object

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