Obverse

The obverse of peace is war.

The oracle taught that the faith of the laity was the obverse of the gods' hidden despair.

The scholar's monograph on ancient coins detailed the obverse and reverse of each specimen.

The obverse side of the gravestone has the inscription.

When you speak clearly, people understand you. If you don't mumble, the obverse effect is observed.

an obverse leaf

The medal had a cross on the obverse and had a name inscribed on the reverse.