1. stamped or hammered inward; having a design impressed or sunken into a surface
Usage: numismatic term; often used to describe coins or medals

1. to stamp, hammer, or impress (a design) inward into a surface
Usage: numismatic term; archaic or technical

Examples

• The coin featured an incuse design on one side.
• Ancient Greek coins often had incuse patterns on the reverse.
• The metalsmith chose to incuse the emblem rather than raise it.
• Collectors prize coins with clear incuse markings.
• The technique of incusing designs into metal dates back centuries.