1. stamped, impressed, or hammered inward; having a design or mark pressed into a surface
Usage: numismatic and metallurgical term; often used in describing coins or metal objects

Examples

• The ancient coin featured an incused design of a warrior's profile.
• The metalsmith created an incused pattern on the bronze plate.
• Incused lettering was common on Roman coins.
• The artifact showed an incused image pressed deeply into the metal surface.