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A halfpenny became a playing piece
British shove ha’penny sends coins or metal discs across a marked board. A piece scores when it finishes wholly within a scoring bed between lines. Old halfpenny coins acquired a purpose apart from payment: stopping accurately in a small space.
Moving the coin is a play rather than a purchase.
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Reviewed: 2026-10-05