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H3236 - Edward the Confessor (1042-1066), Silver Penny, 0.82g., Radiate-Small Cross type (1044-1046), London - Eodpoie?, radiate crowned bust left, +EADPRD REX, rev., small cross pattée, with annulet privy mark in field, +EOPOIE ON LVND, (N.816; S.1173), repaired, very fine, very rare and important. $295 SOLD

The annulet privy mark is used at York during this reign and would appear to have a clear and specific meaning in distinguishing the coins of York. The presence of the mark on a London mint coin stands apart from this practice.