Exergue

[ek'sә:g]

Definition

(n.) The small space beneath the base line of a subject engraved on a coin or medal. It usually contains the date, place, engraver's name, etc., or other subsidiary matter.

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Definition

n. the part on the reverse of a coin below the main device often filled up by the date &c.—adj. Exer′gual.

Edited by Charlene