1. the front sides of coins or medals, typically bearing the main design or portrait
Usage: numismatics
2. counterparts or logical opposites of statements or propositions
Usage: logic; formal

Examples

• The obverses of the new commemorative coins feature the president’s portrait.
• Collectors often examine both the obverses and reverses of ancient Roman coins.
• The mint designed beautiful obverses for the Olympic medal series.
• In logic class, we studied how to form the obverses of categorical statements.
• The obverses of these propositions reveal interesting philosophical implications.