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The obverse of a coin, also known as the obverse, refers to the main side of a coin, which usually shows the dominant motif or portrait. In scientific terms, the obverse is the side of a coin that bears the representative elements such as the official emblem, the ruler’s image, the state symbol or other symbolic representations. The obverse of a coin is the side that is viewed first and reflects the visual identity of the coin. It may contain important information such as the country of issue, the year of minting, the face value or other numismatic details. The obverse of a coin is of historical, artistic and numismatic importance and serves to represent the identity and purpose of the coin.