ex·ergue ( k sûrg , gzûrg)n. A space on the reverse of a coin or medal, usually below the central design and often giving the date and place of engraving. [French : Greek ex-, ex- + Greek ergon, work; see werg- in Indo-European roots.] |
exergue [ɛkˈsɜːg]
n
(Economics, Accounting & Finance / Currencies) a space on the reverse of a coin or medal below the central design, often containing the date, place of minting, etc.
[from French, from Medieval Latin exergum, from Greek ex outside + ergon work]
exergual adj
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