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  • 1/2 Dinar 1997, KM# 63, Jordan, Hussein
  • 1/2 Dinar 1997, KM# 63, 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

Denomination (Eastern Arabic numerals  1/2) within a floral and leaf design, date below.

THE HASHEMITE KINGDOM OF JORDAN
١/٢
HALF DINAR نصف دينار
١٩٩٧مـ‎ ~ ١٤١٧هـ

Edge

1/2 Dinar

KM# 63 Schön# 67
Characteristics
Material Bi-Metallic
Ring Aluminium Bronze
Center Cupronickel
Weight 9.6 g
Diameter 29 mm
Thickness 1.94 mm
Shape polygon
Sides 7
Alignment Medal
Mint
Royal Mint

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