Halfpenny: Charles II???

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Not sure what this coin is, I have had it for a while, found it at a site in which I found a 1696 William III Halfpenny. The bust kind of looks like Charles, though I have no clue what is on the back. Looks like it could be a seated figure, but it does not match any coppers I can find. I checked half penny tokens too, I can't find a match. Thanks for the help!
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(Photos above are of coin flipped in medallic orientation.)
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Not sure if its just the corrosion playing tricks with my eyes
I'm seeing elements of a bawbee, at least it reminds me of one
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The area where I found it was settled by Scottish-Irish people in the early 1700's. Could be one, I was thinking it may be one at first.

It looks pretty darn similar.
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I cleaned it a little and was able to perfectly see the crown. I am almost sure it is a bawbee. Thanks for the help!
 

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