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incuse

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈkjuːz/

Definition of incuse

noun

  • an impression hammered or stamped on a coin.

verb

[with object]
  • mark (a coin) with a figure by impressing it with a stamp.

Origin:

early 19th century: from Latin incusus 'forged with a hammer', past participle of incudere, from in- 'into' + cudere 'to forge'

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