[net.rec.coins] Postcard query

phr (03/29/83)

Note: this is a repeat of an earlier article.

Coin collectors refer to the head and tail of a coin as the "obverse"
and "reverse" (or is it the other way around).  Does this nomenclature
apply to postcards (the kind with a picture on one side, and writing
surface on the other)?  Which side is which, or what is the proper
terminology?  Reply by mail, please; I will summarize if interest
warrants.  Thanks.