The lower section of a coin or medal, usually divided from the field by a line and often containing the date, mintmark or engraver's initial(s)
In numismatics, a space beneath the main design on a coin for the insertion of the date
That part of the coin below the main design, usually separated by a horizontal line , and normally occupied by the date
A small area usually delineated by a line at the base of the reverse side of a coin below the design The area was often used in Roman coinage for Latin inscriptions
exergue
Hyphenation
ex·ergue
Pronunciation
Etymology
[ 'ek-"s&rg, 'eg-"z&rg ] (noun.) 1697. French, from New Latin exergum, from Greek ex out of + ergon work.