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

Engraver: Philip Nathan

الحسين بن طلال
ملك المملكة الأردنية الهاشمية

Reverse

Value and date within a circle flanked by sprigs.

١٣٩٥هـ ١٩٧٧٥م
ربع درهم
٢٥ فلسا
TWENTY FIVE FILS
THE HASHEMITE KINGDOM OF JORDAN

Edge

25 Fils (1/4 Dirham)

KM# 17 Schön# 17
Characteristics
Material Cupronickel
Weight 4.75 g
Diameter 22 mm
Thickness 1.7 mm
Shape round
Alignment Medal
Alt # KM# SS3
Mint
Royal Mint

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Gold

Cupronickel, 4.75 g, ⌀ 22 mm