incuse — English Dictionary

Adjective

1. Hammered or pressed in (usually on a coin).

   Usage

   • not-comparable

   Examples

   The back of the coin bears an incuse coat of arms.

Noun

1. An impression hammered or pressed (onto a coin).

   Examples

   This coin's incuse is of a most curious design.

Verb

1. To hammer or press (usually onto a coin).

   Usage

   • Transitive

   Examples

   There is a long tradition of monarchs having their own figure incused in their kingdom's coins.