incuse

(noun, adjective, verb)

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.