Record ID: WILT-1208F9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver groat of Henry VIII dating to the period AD 1532-1542. The bust is probably Laker bust D. HENRIC VIII D G R AGL Z FRANCE obverse depicting crowned bust facing right. POSVI DEV ADIVTORE MEV reverse type depicting a long cross fourchee over a royal shield. Arrow initial mark. London (Tower) mint. North 1797 (North, JJ, 1991, English Hammered Coinage Volume 2, Spink & Son, London, p 111).
Created on: Friday 17th April 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 20th May 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lambourn', grid reference and parish protected.