countermark

/ˈkaʊntərˌmɑːrk/

Definitions

1. noun

A mark or symbol on a coin or other object that indicates it has been officially recognized or sanctioned, or a mark or symbol used to indicate the presence of something

“The countermark on the coin confirmed it had been minted by the royal family.”

Synonyms

  • authentication
  • endorsement
  • seal

Antonyms

  • destruction
  • obliteration