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The obverse of the medal typically features a prominent design, often including the image of a significant figure, symbol, or emblem that represents the purpose of the award. This side may also include inscriptions such as the name of the award, the issuing organization, or the year. The design is usually intricately detailed to enhance its visual appeal and significance.
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Who is on the half dollar?
The current half-dollars feature President John Fitzgerald Kennedy on the obverse. The previous ones have Benjamin Franklin. Before that, they were allegorical figures of "Lady Liberty."
What does obverse mean?
the side of a coin or medal bearing the principal stamp or design so like on coins such as state quarters it is the side with the face on it. The face that does not change through out the whole 50 state quarters.
When was Obverse Books created?
Obverse Books was created in 2008.
What are Royal Horticultural Society medals?
The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) was founded in London in 1804 and exists as a charitable organisation to promote gardening and horticulture by way of flower shows, notably in Britain, although entrants from all over the world participate. The RHS presents various medals for outstanding efforts in the various fields of horticulture. The medals feature a notable identity on the obverse such as Sir Joseph Banks (botanist) and an inscription on the reverse indicating to whom the medal was awarded and for what achievement the medal was awarded.
Who is on the 1917 British Penny?
All British coins from 1911 to 1936 inclusive, feature King George V on the obverse. All British Pennies for hundreds of years until the last predecimal Pennies were minted in 1967, feature the figure of Britannia on the reverse.
Is obverse a heads or tails?
Obverse is the head of the coin. See the related link.
How do you use obverse in a sentence?
The obverse side of a coin - is the side with The Queen's head on it.
Who are the subjects of a sovereign coin?
All modern Sovereign coins (since 1817) feature the reigning king or queen on the obverse, and Benedetto Pistrucci's rendering of St.George slaying the dragon on the reverse.
What is the special feature of mangrove plants?
because they only grow in stampy wet soil and their roots come up to breathe.
What half dollar has a person on the front?
All US half dollars intended for circulation have a person on the obverse. Prior to 1948 it had a personification of Liberty on the obverse. From 1948-1963 it had Benjamin Franklin on the obverse. From 1964-present it features John F. Kennedy on the obverse.
How many coins have the head of George VI on them?
All British coins from 1937 to 1952 inclusive feature George VI on the obverse. These include the Five Pound (Quintuple Sovereign), Two Pound (Double Sovereign), Sovereign, Half-Sovereign, Crown, Halfcrown, Florin, Shilling, Sixpence, Threepence (round silver), Threepence (dodecagonal nickel brass), Penny, Halfpenny and Farthing. There are also a large number of coins from most of the various Commonwealth countries that feature King George VI on the obverse.
Which of the US bill does NOT feature the portrait of a US President on its obverse side?
That would be both the $10 bill featuring Alexander Hamilton, first Secretary of the Treasury, and the $100 with Benjamin Franklin, famous inventor and statesman.
