exergue

ex·ergue

the space on a coin or medal below or around the pictures or designs, often used for the date, place, etc.
the inscription in this space

Origin of exergue

Fr, literally , that which is out of the work from Modern Latin exergum from Classical Greek ex, out, outside of + ergon, work

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exergue

noun

A space on the reverse of a coin or medal, usually below the central design and often giving the date and place of engraving.

Origin of exergue

FrenchGreek ex- ex- Greek ergon work ; see werg- in Indo-European roots.

exergue

reverse of a 1981 Italian 100 lire coin depicting the goddess Minerva holding an olive tree

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Noun

(plural exergues)

(numismatics) A space beneath the main design on a coin for the insertion of the date.

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