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  • 1/2 Dinar 1996, KM# 58, Jordan, Hussein
  • 1/2 Dinar 1996, KM# 58, 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".

الحسين بن طلال
ملك المملكة الأردنية الهاشمية

Reverse

Depicts the in Arabic numerical value in a circle within artistic design surrounded by country name, date divided value in Arabic and English letters below.

THE HASHEMITE KINGDOM OF JORDAN
١/٢
HALF DINAR نصف دينار١٤١٦ هـ ~ ١٩٩٦مـ

Edge

1/2 Dinar

KM# 58 Schön# 62
Characteristics
Material Brass
Weight 9.68 g
Diameter 29 mm
Thickness 1.94 mm
Shape polygon
Sides 7
Alignment Medal
Alt # KM# MS3, KM# PS13
Mint
Royal Mint

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