incuse

American  

[in-kyooz, -kyoos] / ɪnˈkyuz, -ˈkyus /

adjective

1. hammered or stamped in, as a figure on a coin.

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noun

1. an incuse figure or impression.

verb (used with object)

incused, incusing

1. to stamp or hammer in, as a design or figure in a coin.

incuse British  

/ ɪnˈkjuːz /

noun

1. a design stamped or hammered onto a coin

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verb

1. to impress (a design) in a coin or to impress (a coin) with a design by hammering or stamping

adjective

1. stamped or hammered onto a coin

Etymology

Origin of incuse

First recorded in 1810–20; from Latin incūsus, past participle of incūdere “to indent with a hammer,” equivalent to in- “in” + cūd- “beat” + -tus past participle suffix

Example Sentences

A linear inscription of an incuse square divided into five sections, decorates the coin’s backside.

From Economist

Incuse, in-kūz′, v.t. to impress by stamping, as a coin.—adj. hammered.—n. an impression, a stamp.

From Project Gutenberg

Another beautiful effect is produced by means of the glaze itself, which is of a light or dark shade according to its intensity or thickness; for example: a fish, animal, or other object is stamped incuse on the upper surface of a plate, it is then filled in with a coloured glaze and vitrified, and is consequently shaded according to the thickness of the glaze on each portion of the design, the surface being perfectly smooth.

From Project Gutenberg

The forms are usually plates, dishes, and jugs, in which the decoration consists of a fine blue enamel on grey ground, with incuse ornaments executed by hand.

From Project Gutenberg

A manufactory was established in 1760; the grès or stoneware made here was of grey and blue, ornamented with incuse patterns; it was made in large quantities, and carried by the Rhine boats to the markets in Holland, where it met with a ready sale.

From Project Gutenberg