10 Dinars - Hussein (Papal Visit) 1389 (1969) front 10 Dinars - Hussein (Papal Visit) 1389 (1969) back
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10 Dinars - Hussein Papal Visit

1389 (1969) year
Gold (.900) 27.64 g 40 mm
Description
Issuer
Jordan
King
Hussein bin Talal (1952-1999)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1389 (1969)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
10 Dinars 10 JOD = USD 14
Currency
Dinar (1949-date)
Composition
Gold (.900)
Weight
27.64 g
Diameter
40 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#63018
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Effigy of pope Paul VI facing right within circle, Gethsemane church in the background and denomination and date below

Lettering:
THE HASHEMITE KINGDOM
900
5.1.64 PAUL VI IN JERUSALEM
GETHSEMANE CHURCH
TEN 1969
10 DINARS

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Official Proof Set (KM#PS3) containing 7 coins (KM#21-27):

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Interesting fact

The 10 Dinars - Hussein (Papal Visit) 1389 (1969) coin from Jordan is an interesting piece of numismatic history because it was issued to commemorate the visit of Pope Paul VI to Jordan in 1969. The coin features an image of King Hussein on one side and the Pope on the other, highlighting the significance of the papal visit to the country. Additionally, the coin is made of gold (.900) and weighs 27.64 grams, making it a valuable and unique collector's item for coin enthusiasts.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1389 (1969)  1870 - - - - - -

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