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obverse

ob·verse

US/ˈɑb.vɚs/ uncommon

noun

1.

the more conspicuous of two alternatives or cases or sides

  • “the obverse of this issue”
2.

the side of a coin or medal bearing the principal stamp or design

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Origin

From Latin obversus, 1650s.

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