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  • 1/4 Dinar 1996-1997, KM# 61, Jordan, Hussein
  • 1/4 Dinar 1996-1997, KM# 61, 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

Depicts a bust of Hussein bin Talal left surrounded by the texts "Hussein bin Talal" and "King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan".

الحسين بن طلال
ملك المملكة الأردنية

Reverse

Depicts the value in a circle within artistic design.

THE HASHEMITE KINGDOM OF JORDAN
١/٤
QUARTER DINAR
١٩٩٦مـ‎ ~ ١٤١٦ هـ
ربـــع دينـــار

Edge

1/4 Dinar

KM# 61
Characteristics
Material Nickel Brass
Weight 7.4 g
Diameter 26.5 mm
Thickness -
Shape polygon
Sides 7
Alignment Medal
Mint
Royal Mint

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