ex·ergue | \ ˈek-ˌsərg 
, ˈeg-ˌzərg \
, ˈeg-ˌzərg \Definition of exergue
: a space on a coin, token, or medal usually on the reverse below the central part of the design
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The first known use of exergue was in 1697
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