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Dinar: CM.1558-2009

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Hussein I (1952-99)
Issuer: Central Bank of Jordan

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2009-12-01) by Lewcock, Ronald, Prof.

Dating

1975 CE - 1992 CE

Components of the work

Object composed of paper

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bust of Sultan Hussein right, head half-right, at left in cartouche, portrait of Hussein in turban left in watermark panel at right, all on geometrical background with foliate borders

  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Portrait of Hussein right in turban in watermark panel at left in foliate cartouche at left, view of al-Aqsa mosque through columns at right

  • Text: CENTRAL BANK OF JORDAN / ONE DINAR
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.1558-2009
Primary reference Number: 176461
Bruce & Shafer: 18e

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 15 July 2020

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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