I. (ˈ)in|kyüz, -üs adjective
Etymology: Latin incusus, past participle of incudere to incuse, stamp, from in- in- (II) + cudere to beat, stamp — more at hew
: formed by stamping or punching in — used chiefly of old coins or features of their design
II. noun
( -s )
: an incuse space, design, or lettering on a coin
III. -üz transitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: Latin incusus
: to punch or stamp in (as lettering or a design on a coin) : impress by striking