Emir Abdullah I bin Al-Hussein  - 5 fils

Emir Abdullah I bin Al-Hussein - 5 fils

Year
1952
Face Value
5
Mint Value
-
Used Value
-
Print Run
-
Themes
Personalities

Catalogs References

Michel
JO 251
Yvert & Tellier
JO 262
Stanley Gibbons
JO 364

Technical Details

Colors
Orange
Size
21 x 25 mm
Perforation
11½
Centering on the portrait of Emir Abdullah I bin Al-Hussein, this stamp serves as a foundational symbol of the Hashemite monarchy and the formalization of the Transjordanian state. The Emir is depicted in traditional Arab headdress (the kaffiyeh and agal), a deliberate iconographic choice that reinforces the cultural authenticity and desert heritage of the ruling family while projecting an image of statesman-like authority. The framing incorporates classical Islamic architectural motifs and geometric patterns, bridging the gap between historical regional aesthetics and the standardized formats of international postal communication.This issue highlights the theme of nation-building and the establishment of a distinct Jordanian institutional identity separate from the broader Ottoman or British mandatory administrative visuals.