Description

Hussein bin Talal (1935–1999) was King of Jordan from the abdication of his father, King Talal, in 1952, until his death. Hussein's rule extended through the Cold War and four decades of Arab–Israeli conflict.

Obverse

Bust of Hussein bin Talal left surrounded by the texts "Hussein bin Talal" and "King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan".

الحسين بن طلال
ملك مملكة الأردنية الهاشمية

Reverse

Value at left within lines below date with written value at lower right.

THE HASHEMITE KINGDOM OF JORDAN
١٩٩٦مـ ١٤١٦هـ
١/٢
نصف ‎
قــــــــرش
HALF
PIASTRE

Edge

1/2 Qirsh (Piastre)

KM# 60 Schön# 51
Characteristics
Material Copper Plated Steel
Weight 4 g
Diameter 21 mm
Thickness 1.7 mm
Shape round
Alignment Medal
Alt # KM# MS3, KM# PS13
Mint
Royal Mint

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