Description

A piedfort is an unusually thick coin, often exactly twice the normal weight and thickness of other coins of the same diameter and pattern. Piedforts are not normally circulated, and are only struck for presentation purposes by mint officials (such as patterns), or for collectors, dignitaries, and other VIPs.

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 right within a beaded circle surrounded by the texts "Hussein bin Talal" and "King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan" in Arabic above and English below.

الحسين بن طلال ملك المملكة الاردنية الهاشمية
THE HASHEMITE KINGDOM OF JORDAN

Reverse

Depicts a crowned sun within a 3/4 wreath flanked by dates in Western and Hijri on both sides surrounded by the inscription above, the value in Arabic and English letters below.

العيد الخمسون لميلاد جلالة الملك الحسين
١٩٨٥مـ ١٤٠٦هـ
50 DINARS ٥٠ ديناراً

Edge
Characteristics
Type Commemorative Issue (Non-circulating)
Material Gold
Fineness 0.917
Weight 34.34 g
Diameter -
Thickness -
Shape round
Alignment Medal
Mint
Royal Mint

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