Incuse

Origin

From Latin incusus, past participle of incudere, from in- + cudere.

Full definition of incuse

Adjective

1. hammered or pressed in (usually on a coin)The back of the coin bears an incuse coat of arms.

Noun

1. an impression hammered or pressed (onto a coin)This coin's incuse is of a most curious design.

Verb

1. (transitive) To hammer or press (usually onto a coin)There is a long tradition of monarchs having their own figure incused in their kingdom's coins.