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.