1526-44 Henry VIII Silver Groat

England. Henry VIII (1509–1547). Groat. Second Coinage (1526–1544). Lis Initial Mark. Laker Bust D.

Obverse: hENRIC VIII D G R AGL Z FRANC. Crowned profile bust of King Henry VIII facing right, with royal titles surrounding and lis initial mark.

Reverse: Square-topped royal shield bearing the arms of England and France, superimposed upon a long cross fourchée, with saltires positioned within the forked terminals.

Reference: Spink# 2337E