1. the space on a coin or medal below the main design, often containing the date or inscription
Usage: numismatics

Examples

• The coin’s date was inscribed in the exergue below the eagle.
• Collectors examine the exergue carefully for mint marks and dates.
• The medal featured the artist’s initials in the exergue.
• Roman coins often displayed the emperor’s titles in the exergue.
• The commemorative coin had ‘1776’ prominently placed in the exergue.