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© Harris79 (CC BY)
Medal - Ipswich 800th Anniversary
2000 year| - | 49 g | 50 mm |
| Location | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
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| Type | Medals › Commemorative medals |
| Year | 2000 |
| Weight | 49 g |
| Diameter | 50 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-11-14 |
| Numista | N#164660 |
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| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
King John wearing armour on horseback.
Lettering: The Seal of King John - Reigned 1199 - 1216
Comment
Preceeding the Magna Carta by 15 years, Ipswich's Royal Charter granted by King John in 1200 AD is one of the Oldest Royal town charters in England's history. It liberated the people of the town, allowing them to elect 2 bailiffs to operate in their interests; 4 Coroners and 12 Portmen. It also allowed the formation of one of the country's first merchants gilds to organise trade.On the 25th of May 2000, it was the 800th anniversary of such an occasion and in commemorative fashion, bronze-like medals were struck.
They were originally struck as a limited edition of 300 with hyphens between the words. They were then restruck in their thousands and given to the school children.
The hyphenated original 300 are as follows on the reverse:
THE SEAL OF KING JOHN
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REIGNED 1199 - 1216
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 -- | 300 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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