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Obverses

Scope note

Use for the front, top, or principal surface of coins, medals, seals, or other two-sided objects. Use "rectos" specifically for the principal side of sheets of paper.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300078814

Broader Terms used

fronts

Equivalent Terms used

obverse

Created

12yrs ago

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