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¼ Dinar - Hussein
| Copper-nickel | 17 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | Jordan |
|---|---|
| King | Hussein bin Talal (1952-1999) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1398-1406 (1978-1985) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | ¼ Dinar ¼ JOD = USD 0.35 |
| Currency | Dinar (1949-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 17 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Thickness | 2.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#6953 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 21% |
Reverse
Tree, legend around.
Lettering:
THE HASHEMITE KINGDOM OF JORDAN
1981 ١٤٠١
ربع دينار QUARTER DINAR
Engraver: Michael Rizzello
Edge
Milled
Interesting fact
The 1978-1985 Jordanian ¼ Dinar coin featuring King Hussein's image was the first coin in the country's history to bear the king's portrait. This was a significant departure from previous coins, which had featured various symbols and designs but not the king's image. The inclusion of the king's portrait on the coin was seen as a symbol of the monarch's importance and authority in Jordanian society.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1398 (1978) | 20000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1401 (1981) | 800000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1406 (1985) | 5000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ¼ Dinar - Hussein 1398-1406 (1978-1985) coin.
