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  • 1 Dinar 1992, KM# 52, Jordan, Hussein, 40th Anniversary of the Reign of King Hussein bin Talal
  • 1 Dinar 1992, KM# 52, Jordan, Hussein, 40th Anniversary of the Reign of King Hussein bin Talal
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

Depicts a bust of Hussein bin Talal at the military review parade facing three-quarters left, with an inscription in Arabic "40th Anniversary of Reign" below.

Abdullah's eldest son, Talal, ascended to the throne as King of Jordan. Talal then appointed his son Hussein as crown prince on 9 September 1951. However, Talal's reign was short-lived, lasting less than thirteen months, as Parliament compelled him to abdicate due to his diagnosed schizophrenia. During his brief rule, Talal implemented a modern and somewhat liberal constitution in 1952, which remains in effect today. Following Talal's abdication, Hussein was declared king on 11 August 1952, assuming the throne just three months before his 17th birthday. Upon receiving a telegram in Lausanne, Switzerland, addressed to 'His Majesty King Hussein', he realized that his days as a schoolboy were over. Returning home to a jubilant reception, Hussein began his reign amid enthusiastic crowds.

العيد الاربعون للجلوس على العرش

Reverse

Depicts tughra in Hussein bin Talal's name surrounded by date in Arabic above on the right and value in Arabic letters below.

١٩٩٢مـ ~ ١٤١٣هـ
الحسين بن طلال
دينار واحد

Edge
Characteristics
Type Commemorative Issue (Non-circulating)
Material Gold
Fineness 0.9167
Weight 8.5 g
Diameter 21 mm
Thickness 1.7 mm
Shape round
Alignment Medal

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