Anyone ID this coin?

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Hi all,
I've got this coin and its a stumper to me. The obverse is toast and with a little cleaning here's the reverse. Its wafer thin and slightly bigger than a nickel but smaller than a quarter. I'd guess diameter 22-25 mm. The area was in use from 1650 to 1800 with most activity early 1700s. Its smaller than a half penny. There are definitely numbers at the bottom and on the edge of the reverse. I know, I know, we need diameter, thickness and a great shot of it cleaned up. I'll work on it but wanted to see if anyone would hazard a guess. Thanks all! IMG_20191118_081408699.jpg
 

Sounds right. I didn't realize they are so small. Thanks PA dirt
 

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I've found some Canadian bank tokens with a similar reverse as well. Don't think it's the same though, I can't tell exactly from your photo.
 

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It's either a Queen Anne or George I Farthing, with the outside chance it is a George II farthing. That's due to Brittania's outstretched arm. William and Mary farthings had a different reverse. You are looking at the reverse. Anything on the obverse?
 

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