Definition

• Ascendant.  Rising, said of rays, flames, smoke or balloons on a medallic design. When an object rises from the sea it is said to be assurgent. Falling rays (or objects) are said to be descendant. 

  excerpted with permission from

  An Encyclopedia of Coin and Medal Technology

  For Artists, Makers, Collectors and Curators

  COMPILED AND WRITTEN BY D. WAYNE JOHNSON

  Roger W. Burdette, Editor

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