incuse/ɪŋˈkjuːs/EtymologyFrom Latin incūsus, past participle of incūdō, from in- + cūdō.adjHammered or pressed in (usually on a coin).“The back of the coin bears an incuse coat of arms.”nounAn impression hammered or pressed (onto a coin).“This coin's incuse is of a most curious design.”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.”