adjective
- of, relating to, or located in the exergue (the space on a coin or medal below the main design)
Usage: numismatic; technical
Examples
- The exergual area of the coin contained the date and mintmark.
- Collectors examine the exergual inscription to verify authenticity.
- The exergual space on ancient coins often held the engraver's initials.
- Numismatists study exergual details to date and classify medals.