Ontvangzijde

Ontvangzijde refers to the side of a coin or a medal that faces the viewer when it is being handled in its natural or intended way. This side of the coin or medal typically features a design or an image, such as the national emblem, a portrait, or a national coat of arms, that is meant to be visible when the item is being held or displayed.

In many cases, the zijde (sides) of a coin or medal are referred to as the ervenrijde (obverse) and the ontvangzijde (reverse). The ontvangzijde is the side of the coin or medal that shows the design that is intended to be seen by the viewer. This can be the main design or image on the coin, or it can be a detail or motif that is meant to be noticed.

The terme ontvangzijde come from the concept that the side of a coin or medal is meant to be received or encountered by the viewer. This term is often used in numismatics and in the study of coins and medals.

In the Netherlands, the ontvangzijde is particularly relevant in the study of coins and medals, as the design and imagery on coins and medals have a significant cultural and historical importance. The term is used to refer to the side of a coin or medal that features the design or image that is intended to be seen by the viewer.