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  • 1 Fils 1949, KM# 2, Jordan, Abdullah I
  • 1 Fils 1949, KM# 2, Jordan, Abdullah I
Description

Abdullah I bin Al-Hussein (Arabic: عبد الله الأول بن الحسين‎, Abd Allāh Al-Awal ibn Al-Husayn, 1882–1951) was the founder and ruler of the Jordanian realm from 11 April 1921 until his assassination on the 20th of July 1951. He was the Emir of Transjordan, a British protectorate, until 25 May 1946, after which he was the king of an independent Jordan. He was a 38th-generation direct descendant of Muhammad, as he belongs to the Hashemite family.

Obverse

Value and date inside a crowned circle between a wreath of a spike (ear) and a palm branch, surrounded by the state name in Arabic.

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فلس واحد
✶المملكة الأردنيـــــة الهــاشمــية ✶

Reverse

Value within circle above date surrounded by legend.

THE HASHEMITE KINGDOM OF JORDAN
ONE FILS
1
1949

Edge

1 Fils

KM# 2 Schön# 2
Characteristics
Material Bronze
Weight 3 g
Diameter 18 mm
Thickness 1.58 mm
Shape round
Alignment Medal
Alt # KM# PS1
Mint
Royal Mint

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