verso

• Die linke Seite eines aufgeschlagenen Buches, besonders die Rückseite eines Blattes; auch die Rückseite einer Münze oder Medaille, die der Vorderseite (Avers) gegenüberliegt.

A noun referring to the left-hand page of a book or the reverse side of a coin or medal, opposite the main design.

1. Left-hand pageC1formal

   The page on the left side of an open book or manuscript, typically bearing an even page number.

   linke Seite

   • The illustration appears on the verso of the title page.
   • The text continues from the recto to the verso.
   • Scholars often note the verso for additional annotations.

   Antonymerecto

2. Reverse side of a coinC1formal

   The side of a coin or medal that does not feature the main design, often bearing a secondary image or inscription.

   Revers

   • The verso of the coin shows an eagle in flight.
   • Collectors examine both the recto and verso for minting details.
   • The medal's verso is engraved with the date of the event.

   Synonymebackflip sidereverse

   Antonymeobverse