Post by UKarchaeology on Nov 11, 2015 14:12:51 GMT
Five silver coins dating back to the reign of Henry VIII that were found in Shropshire have been declared as treasure.
The 16th century groats, which were discovered by metal detecting enthusiasts near Bridgnorth, were probably hidden for emergencies during the reign of the Tudor monarch, according to experts.
Four of the coins had been found together between September 11 and 18 last year, and a fifth coin was discovered on December 22.
The coins date back to between 1526 and 1544 and showed a young Henry VIII in profile.
Full story: www.shropshirestar.com/news/2015/10/28/coroner-rules-bridgnorth-coins-from-henry-viiis-reign-are-treasure/