CCCWC August competition voters’ comments on Clue no. 22

A clue to HALFPENNY.
2 comments refer to this clue (from 1 competitor, 1 other)

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Comments on the clue

1.	Sort of works as a cryptic def., both defs. leading to the same meaning. Surface doesn't make much sense.
2.	Like the use of ready but the rest is weak