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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2026 England Four Nations Base Proof £5 Coin Royal Mint Exclusive Limited 5000
2026 England Four Nations Base Proof £5 Coin Royal Mint Exclusive Limited 5000
£ 34.95
Rare 10 Year Anniversary 2026 Royal Mint Salmon 50p Strike With Balloon Privy
Rare 10 Year Anniversary 2026 Royal Mint Salmon 50p Strike With Balloon Privy
£ 50.62
2026 DUCHESS OF HAMILTON £2 TWO POUND BU COIN ROYAL MINT PACK  - IN STOCK
2026 DUCHESS OF HAMILTON £2 TWO POUND BU COIN ROYAL MINT PACK - IN STOCK
£ 19.79
Royal Mint UK Annual BU UNC Uncirculated Coin Sets 1982-2004 £1 50p Choose Year
Royal Mint UK Annual BU UNC Uncirculated Coin Sets 1982-2004 £1 50p Choose Year
£ 6.52
50P COINS CIRCULATED/UNCIRCULATED ROYAL MINT BRITISH COIN HUNT - VARIOUS
50P COINS CIRCULATED/UNCIRCULATED ROYAL MINT BRITISH COIN HUNT - VARIOUS
£ 2.25
Royal Mint 50p coins
Royal Mint 50p coins
£ 3.31
Royal Mint 2023 1oz Silver Proof Britannia £2 Coin With Case Box And C.O.A
Royal Mint 2023 1oz Silver Proof Britannia £2 Coin With Case Box And C.O.A
£ 141.10
1996 ROYAL MINT UNITED KINGDOM PROOF COIN COLLECTION - BLUE WITH COA
1996 ROYAL MINT UNITED KINGDOM PROOF COIN COLLECTION - BLUE WITH COA
£ 29.99

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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.