1861 half penny

[Bernie 188]

If you think obverse 5,6 and 7 are difficult to differentiate, try establishing difference between obverse 11 and 12. I have tested out this difficulty with leading halfpenny collectors. Including Iain, No agreement could be reached whether coin was 11 or 12. My conclusion is that if the differences are that unclear, there is no justification for 11 and 12 to be considered separate varieties!