Obverse. Photo © Sovereign Rarities
  • 50 Fils 1968, KM# Pn5, Jordan, Hussein
  • 50 Fils 1968, KM# Pn5, Jordan, Hussein
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.

١٣٨٧هـ ١٩٦٨مـ
نصف درهم
٥٠ فلسا
FIFTY FILS
THE HASHEMITE KINGDOM OF JORDAN

Edge

50 Fils (1/2 Dirham)

Off-Metal
KM# Pn5
Characteristics
Material Gold
Weight 14.72 g
Diameter -
Thickness -
Shape round
Alignment Medal
Alt # KM# SS4
Mint
Royal Mint

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