Incuse

noun

Word Frequency: 0.0

Definitions

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

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

2.verbTo hammer or press (usually onto a coin)

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

3.adjectiveHammered or pressed in (usually on a coin)

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

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