Old coin, trying to figure out what and from when

[Anonymous]

I found this coin at an old school house that dates back to at least the mid to late 1800's. I can see no date or any other writing. The reverse side is smooth from wear. If anyone has an idea what the time period might be for this coin I would appreciate it. Thanks.

 

[Anonymous]

...Hi Bob, you've found a nice colonial coin, looks like a George III halfpenny. Nice find!
>>>George III (1760-20), was the British king who reigned during the American revolution. Despite a long reign, there was relatively little regal coinage minted. Because of this there was a considerable amount of counterfieting and it is suggested that most of the George III halfpennies in circulation in the American colonies were counterfiets.<<<
Nice link to old coppers below:

 

[Anonymous]

Below is a William III Halfpenny [1695-1701] This looks even closer!
Your coin is very worn, but at the time, even the blacksmiths were in on the counterfieting game and their crude attempts were intentionally made to look very worn. Tough call, Bob, but a very nice find!