Something written on another thing. Inscriptions are of many kinds, but mostly memorial, intended to commemorate the fame of some illustrious person and hand down to distant ages the record of his services and virtues. To this class of inscriptions belongs the name of John Smith, penciled on the Washington monument. Following are examples of memorial inscriptions on tombstones: (See
The act or process of inscribing.
That which is inscribed; something written or engraved; especially, a word or words written or engraved on a solid substance for preservation or public inspection; as, inscriptions on monuments, pillars, coins, medals, etc.
It is a term given for the lettering cut in a stone.
The letters, words and numbers that are part of a postage stamp design.
The lettering on a coin - also referred to as the legend.
Any printed information on a stamp, usually giving the reason for issue.
letters inscribed (especially words engraved or carved) on something
the activity of inscribing (especially carving or engraving) letters or words
Something such as words that are carved or written on stone or some other hard surface.
written tribute to the previous owner of the book, can be brief or lengthy, usually found on front endpapers so normally doesn't interfere with the actual content of the book, can be a desirable attribute if the author did the inscribing
Any writing on a coin, but particularly as part of the main design rather than in the surrounding space near the border.
words carved on the surface of an object, such as a stone or coin
the words stamped on a coin or medal
Information that appears on a tombstone.
words stamped on a coin or metal.
The legend or lettering on a coin.
the words stamped (written) on a coin
Words, numerals or abbreviations on a coin - other than dates, mint marks, or engraver's signature.