incuse
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Noun
incuse noun
- An impression hammered or pressed (onto a coin)“This coin's incuse is of a most curious design.”
Verb
incuse verb
- 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.”
Adjective
incuse adjective
- Hammered or pressed in (usually on a coin)“The back of the coin bears an incuse coat of arms.”
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