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obverse

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The front of a coin. Usually the side that names the issuer.

Ant-nose money Ant-nose moneyWarring States period Keichō koban Keichō kobanAD 1601–1695
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The side with the portrait or coat of arms is called the obverse. ⚠ Which side is the obverse is determined by the conventions of the era and region. For coins with only inscriptions, opinions may differ.