What is the Obverse of a Coin?

Definition: The obverse of a coin is the front, main, top, or "heads" side of a coin, usually bearing a portrait. The opposite of the reverse side.

See also: How to Tell Which Side of a Coin is the Obverse When There's no Portrait?

Also Known As: heads

Examples: The obverse of the Buffalo Nickel depicts a Native American, and the reverse bears a buffalo.