5 Dinars - Hussein (Treasury of Petra) 1389 (1969) front 5 Dinars - Hussein (Treasury of Petra) 1389 (1969) back
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5 Dinars - Hussein Treasury of Petra

1389 (1969) year
Gold (.900) 13.82 g 31 mm
Description
Issuer
Jordan
King
Hussein bin Talal (1952-1999)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1389 (1969)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
5 Dinars 5 JOD = USD 7.06
Currency
Dinar (1949-date)
Composition
Gold (.900)
Weight
13.82 g
Diameter
31 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#58379
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Lettering:
THE HASHEMITE KINGDOM OF JORDAN
900
TREASURY OF PETRA
FIVE 1969
5 DINARS

Comment

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

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Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 5 Dinars - Hussein (Treasury of Petra) 1389 (1969) coin from Jordan is that it features a unique design that showcases the ancient city of Petra, which was carved into the rock face of a mountain range in Jordan over 2,000 years ago. The coin's design highlights the Treasury of Petra, also known as Al-Khazneh, which is a magnificent structure carved into the stone cliff face and served as the tomb of the Nabataean king Aretas IV. The coin's gold content and intricate design make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists and history enthusiasts alike.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1389 (1969)  1950 - - - - - -

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