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Front of some coin (5)

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brass

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(Other definitions for brass that I've seen before include "Boldness" , "Nerve (but not of steel!)" , "Readies" , "Zinc-copper alloy - cheek" , "Gall" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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