A design element on a coin that has been stamped below the surface of the coin Opposite of raised design elements
A marking technique used on porcelain insulators where the insulator is struck with a metal stamp while the porcelain is still in a plastic state before glazing or firing This is by far the most common porcelain marking technique The marking is actually recessed into the insulator See also: Embossed, Recess Embossed, Sand Blast, Under Glaze
[numis] A technique in coinage where the picture is embbedded as opposed to relief
refers to designs or lettering that are impressed into a coin (instead of being raised) The best examples of this are the $2 5 and $5 Indian gold pieces issued from 1908-1929
This term refers to lettering or a design on a coin or medal which is struck below the surrounding field rather that the more usual practice of raising it above the surface