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Record 1,  Textual support,  English

Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS

The die axis of a coin is usually indicated by one or two arrows, marking the position of the reverse design relative to that of the obverse. The obverse position is always indicated or assumed to be upright. Canadian coins have been struck with both major axis arrangements. In the medal arrangement (designated ), the obverse and reverse designs are both upright. In the coinage arrangement ( ), the reverse is upside down relative to the obverse.  1, record 1, English, - die%20axis

Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS

See related term: obverse-reverse orientations (noun plural).  1, record 1, English, - die%20axis

Record 1,  Textual support,  French

Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF

Orientation de la frappe du motif du revers par rapport à celui de l'avers. On parle de «frappe médaille» si le revers est orienté comme l'avers (par convention ou 12 h) et de «frappe monnaie» si le revers est positionné à 180° (par convention ou 6 h ou 180°).  1, record 1, French, - axe%20des%20coins

Record 1,  Textual support,  Spanish