Obverse. Image Courtesy of Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS.com)
  • 50 Fils 1955-1965, KM# 11, Jordan, Hussein
  • 50 Fils 1955-1965, KM# 11, 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

Value and date inside a crowned circle between a wreath of a spike (ear) and a palm branch, surrounded by the state name in Arabic.

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خمسون فلسا
✶المملكة الأردنية الهاشمية✶

Reverse

Value within circle above date and star.

THE HASHEMITE KINGDOM OF THE JORDAN
FIFTY FILS
50
1965

Edge

50 Fils

KM# 11 Schön# 12
Characteristics
Material Cupronickel
Weight 7.5 g
Diameter 26 mm
Thickness 1.8 mm
Shape round
Alignment Medal
Alt # KM# SS1, KM# PS2, KM# SS2
Mint
Royal Mint

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Off-Metal

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