Glossary of Numismatic Terms starting with R

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Re-strike
Coin struck from genuine dies at a date later than the original issue. Usually to save time, money or cover for a broken die.
Real
A small Spanish coin, being one-eighth of a Peso.
Reeded Edge
Edge of a coin with grooved lines around the perimeter. Also known as a Milled edge
Regnal Name
The name taken by a Monarch (or Pope) during their reign, not necessarily their birth name.
Regnal number
An ordinal number used to distinguish between monarchs of the same name, for example George I, George II, George III, etc.
Reverse
The back of the coin, i.e. 'tails'
Rim
Raised portion of the design found on the edge to protect the coin from wear. It also makes the coins stackable and easy to roll by machine.
Rouble
The currency of Russia.
Rupee
The currency of India and some other countries.

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Royal Mint BU Brilliant Uncirculated Coin Year Set 1982 To 2023 BIRTHDAY , ANNIV
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1985 ROYAL MINT UNITED KINGDOM PROOF COIN COLLECTION - BLUE WITH COA
1985 ROYAL MINT UNITED KINGDOM PROOF COIN COLLECTION - BLUE WITH COA
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 ROYAL MINT PROOF SETS BLUE DELUXE 1983 TO 1999 BIRTHDAY PRESENT COIN YEAR SETS
ROYAL MINT PROOF SETS BLUE DELUXE 1983 TO 1999 BIRTHDAY PRESENT COIN YEAR SETS
£ 19.99
Royal Mint 2024 UK Brilliant Uncirculated Definitive Coin Set Highly Collectable
Royal Mint 2024 UK Brilliant Uncirculated Definitive Coin Set Highly Collectable
£ 47.99
50P COINS CIRCULATED/UNCIRCULATED ROYAL MINT BRITISH COIN HUNT - VARIOUS
50P COINS CIRCULATED/UNCIRCULATED ROYAL MINT BRITISH COIN HUNT - VARIOUS
£ 2.75
Koin Royal Mint Mary Poppins 50p UK BU Brilliant Uncirculated Coin 2025
Koin Royal Mint Mary Poppins 50p UK BU Brilliant Uncirculated Coin 2025
£ 11.49
ROYAL MINT PROOF COIN YEAR SETS 1970 TO 1982 BIRTHDAY COIN YEAR SETS
ROYAL MINT PROOF COIN YEAR SETS 1970 TO 1982 BIRTHDAY COIN YEAR SETS
£ 16.99
2004 The Royal Mint Executive Proof Collection with COA
2004 The Royal Mint Executive Proof Collection with COA
£ 63.12

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Glossary of Numismatic Terms

Numismatics is the study of coin collecting and it also has its own language with many words and terms. Our Glossary of Numismatic Terms give the explanation to some of these coin collecting words. To contribute terms please email them to glossary@coinparade.co.uk.