Definition of "incuse" in English

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.