Trying to figure out slick coin. I figure it is 1700s just not sure what it is? Thanks

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Looks like a Matron head large cent to me.
 

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Looks penny rather than halfpenny sized to me. KG II a good guess. Likely could see Brittania on the reverse with angled lighting and the proper rotation.
 

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Definitely a King George II halfpenny, no pennies were made under George II.
 

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