However, according to Coincollectingwizard, an expert of rare coins, some could fetch a hefty sum. He said: "Retire today if you have this half-penny worth £175,000.

A rare coin expert urges Brits to check their wallets as finding an old half penny could lead to an early retirement. Despite ...

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It is thought the coin initially started life in the 13th Century, when pennies were cut into halves and quarters so that a halfpenny was literally half a penny and a farthing a quarter or ‘fourthing’ ...