Obverse

Definition

The front face of a coin; the other face is its reverse.

Used by OCR

Paper 5

The obverse depicts a ship facing right and carries an inscription naming Antony’s offices. The reverse shows an eagle between two military standards, with LEG VI identifying the Sixth Legion. A border of dots surrounds each design.
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GCSE Classics · key term

The front face of a coin; the other face is its reverse.

Used by OCR

Paper 5

The obverse depicts a ship facing right and carries an inscription naming Antony’s offices. The reverse shows an eagle between two military standards, with LEG VI identifying the Sixth Legion. A border of dots surrounds each design.
Revise: Analyzing the Design and Purpose of Military Monuments

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