State Medal - King Hussein of Jordan
Features
| Location |
Israel
 |
|---|---|
| Issuing entity | Israel Government Coins and medals Corp. |
| Period |
State of Israel (1948-date)
|
| Type | Commemorative medals › Personality medals |
| Year | 1999 |
| Composition | Tombac |
| Weight | 140 g |
| Diameter | 70 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Number | N# 331055 |
| References | ICMC# 11177700 Israel Coins and Medals Corporation (https://israelmint.com) |
Commemorative issue
King Hussein of Jordan
Series: Made their Mark
Obverse
Portrait of King Hussein of Jordan and to the left of the portrait, the emblem of Jordan, inscription "Hussein, King of Jordan" in Hebrew and Arabic and "H.M. Hussein King of Jordan" and years of his life "1935 – 1999".
Scripts: Arabic, Hebrew, Latin
Lettering:
חוסיין מלך ירדן
الحسين بن طلال
H.M. HUSSEIN KING OF JORDAN
1935-1999
Engraver: Tidhar Dagan (תדהר דגן)
Designer: Ruben Nutels
Reverse
Flag of Jordan to the right and the flag of Israel to the left. In the center, in between the flags, from top to bottom "Peace for the Children of Abraham" in Hebrew, Arabic and English.
Scripts: Arabic, Hebrew, Latin
Lettering:
"שלום לילדי אברהם"
"سلام لابناء ابراهيم"
"PEACE FOR THE CHILDREN OF ABRAHAM"
Engraver: Tidhar Dagan (תדהר דגן)
Designer: Ruben Nutels
Edge
State emblem with the words "STATE OF ISRAEL" inscribed in Hebrew on the right and in English on the left; the serial number and metal.
Scripts: Hebrew, Latin
Lettering: STATE OF ISRAEL 🕎 מדינת ישראל BRONZE ארד
Mint
Kretschmer Mint, Jerusalem, IsraelComments
King Hussein of Jordan
State Medal 1999/5759
In June 1951, the young Hussein accompanied his grandfather, King Abdallah, to prayers at the El-Aksa Mosque on the Temple Mount in Jerusalem. An awaiting assassin shot the grandfather, killing him because of his stand on peace. A piece of shrapnel hit Hussein, but was deflected by a medal. This Medal has been issued in his memory. In 1953, Hussein, just 17 years old, was crowned King of Jordan. The first public meeting between King Hussein and Yitzhak Rabin took place in 1994, the same year in which the Israel – Jordan Peace Treaty was signed, opening a new page in the relationship between the two countries. King Hussein's eulogy at Rabin's funeral was emotionally stirring. Hussein's image, based on his royal stature and personal warmth, and humility, made him one of the most respected leaders in the world, and led to the Israeli public's acceptance and empathy of him as a true partner in peace.
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| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undetermined | |||||||||||||||
| ND (1999) | 1 350 | ||||||||||||||
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