Record ID: BH-3A3536
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver cut halfpenny of Edward the Confessor; 'pointed helmet type', minted 1053-1056; North no. 826 (1980: 141). The existing combination of letters on the reverse makes the likely moneyer Wilgrip of Hertford. The coin is bent and slightly corroded. It measures 19.3mm in diameter, 1mm thick and weighs 0.56g.
Created on: Saturday 12th December 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Northill', grid reference and parish protected.