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I'm finding it quite difficult to get a decent photo. They're too shiny.

No, no. Nothing to see here!

It's been getting on my nerves for years, honestly. I'm not even entirely sure it's better than looking at a gap.

I paid: 1911 (£18), 1915 (£15), 1920 (£17), 1929 (£7) and 1935 (£6). £4 postage. I was surprised that there weren't more bidders - I didn't have to fight very hard for them at all. The 1915, 1929, 1935 all went for the opening price. The 1911 had one other bid, and the 1920 had 5 apart from mine. This is probably the best result I've ever had from ebay. They all appear to be completely uncirculated with almost full mint lustre. I don't think they've been cleaned - just good honest coins.

This is what I received in the post this morning:

I think I've the same views as you InforaPenny. I want to see those two letters, the I and the P. I can (just) on my 1903, but not on the 1904 (which is ok, as it's a nice enough coin in hand). As for the 1905, when I eventually get one it'll probably be a flat disc with a date on.

Funnily enough I've just upgraded mine too - they are hard to find. It's not quite as good as yours, and it has an odd matt finish that makes me think it might have been dipped (can anyone tell from these pics?) It was only a tenner, delivered, so I don't think I've done too badly.

Already got mine thanks Pete!

I was just kidding mate; I think I've been spoiled by Colin's extensive work on farthings.

Blimey, you've got to stay on your toes around here eh?

Firstly Rob, can you direct me to your website where you've listed and photographed virtually every variety of halfpenny?

You've been volunteered! One volunteer is worth 10 pressed men. You'll be pleased to know I've got far fewer halfpennies than farthings.

Colin, you'll be glad to know I've gone through up to 1956, and the only thing I've found that might be noteworthy is some extra metal on the base of the neck on my 1941. Have a look and see what you make of it - seen anything like it before? So you're off the hook now, you'll be glad to know. Who's the resident halfpenny expert I need to pester now then?

Just this one I think. Although if you say you know me, she'll add a bit on for you.

I haven't been to a coin fair in years so my stoop needs a little work. Shouldn't take long though. Did someone mention there's a fair in York? My sister's got a B&B there so I've somewhere to crash...

Would be good to put a face to the name. Bring your spare small date 1875 farthings.

Ah, the coin fair's only up t'road. I can go almost anytime.

Thanks again Colin. Another variation I need to add to my list of wants.

I do hope to. I've not been before, but they've got a bit of history by all accounts.

Ok Colin, hope you're still tuned in! I'm having a spot of trouble with the 1911 - hollow neck or flat neck? I think this is flat, but depending upon what angle the photo's taken from, I could be persuaded of either.

I'd heard about the Midland coin fair at the Birmingham Motorcycle Museum, and was quite looking forward to going. But it's on Valentine's Day so I won't be able to make it. I'm taking the missus to Rome for a romantic weekend which is nothing to do with Italy v England in the 6 Nations so I'll have to make my first visit in March. I understand that's a bigger fair anyway?

It's a slow and painful process. I'll mess it up again in a bit.

Ok, more confident with this one! Large 9, A/A in VICTORIA which would correspond to the die pairings 2+C recorded on your site.

Happy with that Colin - I can't see it and it was only the thickness of the bar that made me think it was a possibility, compared to my 1872 and some of the pictures on your site.