incuse

(in kyo̵̅o̅z′, -kyo̵̅o̅s′)

adjective

hammered or stamped in: said of the design on a coin

Origin: L incusus, pp. of incudere, to forge with a hammer < in-, in, on + cudere, to strike, hit: see hew

noun

such a design

See incuse in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Formed by hammering, stamping, or pressing: an incuse design on a coin.

Origin:

Origin: Latin incūdere, incūs-, to forge with a hammer; see incus

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