Jordan 10 dinars Abdullah II Millennium Baptism of Jesus proof silver coin 2000

Issued in 2000, this impressive Jordan 10 Dinars silver proof coin commemorates the dawn of the new millennium while honoring Bethany Beyond the Jordan, the traditional site of the Baptism of Jesus Christ. The obverse displays a detailed portrait of King Abdullah II, surrounded by elegant Arabic inscriptions, the denomination 10 Dinars, the year 2000, and the inscription The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. The reverse presents an elaborate biblical composition showing John the Baptist baptizing Jesus in the Jordan River, accompanied by followers witnessing the sacred event. Above them, the Holy Spirit appears as a descending dove with radiant beams, while the landscape includes palm trees, reeds, flowing water, rocky hills, and the sanctuary of Bethany Beyond the Jordan. The inscriptions reference John 1:28 and identify the location as The Site of the Baptism – Millennium Year 2000 A.D. Struck in silver with a Proof finish, this commemorative issue celebrates one of Christianity’s most sacred events and Jordan’s important role in biblical history. It is a remarkable addition for collectors of religious art, biblical history, pilgrimage themes, and modern world silver coins.

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