Meaning & use
Exergue
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The small space on the reverse side of a coin or medal, usually below the main design, often containing a date or mint mark.
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The coin's mintage year was stamped clearly in the exergue.
Numismatists examine the exergue closely to identify where and when a coin was struck.
A note on using this word
A specialized term from numismatics, derived from Greek roots meaning 'outside the work.'
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