Need Help with coin..possible Contemp. Counterfeit

[coppercop 0]

I have a few coins I need ID help with..the first is an undated Irish halfpenny..weighs in at 5.09 grams..unsure if Token, or, non-regal, due to odd lettering......opinions always welcomed! Second coin in next post.

Thank You

Calvin G.

Calif USA

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Sorry, this should have been in the Non-British section, where my other posting is..maybe the moderator can move it for me.

Thanks

[argentumandcoins 70]

I have a few coins I need ID help with..the first is an undated Irish halfpenny..weighs in at 5.09 grams..unsure if Token, or, non-regal, due to odd lettering......opinions always welcomed! Second coin in next post.

Thank You

Calvin G.

Calif USA

It's an evasion halfpenny.

Galata437.

Obv; S.r BEVOIS SOUTHAMPTON

Rev; *NORTH**WALES*

[argentumandcoins 70]

I have a few coins I need ID help with..the first is an undated Irish halfpenny..weighs in at 5.09 grams..unsure if Token, or, non-regal, due to odd lettering......opinions always welcomed! Second coin in next post.

Thank You

Calvin G.

Calif USA

It is actually British.

It's an evasion halfpenny.

Galata437.

Obv; S.r BEVOIS SOUTHAMPTON

Rev; *NORTH**WALES*

[Rob 3,152]

I have a few coins I need ID help with..the first is an undated Irish halfpenny..weighs in at 5.09 grams..unsure if Token, or, non-regal, due to odd lettering......opinions always welcomed! Second coin in next post.

Thank You

Calvin G.

Calif USA

It's an evasion halfpenny.

Galata437.

Obv; S.r BEVOIS SOUTHAMPTON

Rev; *NORTH**WALES*

I wonder if it was anything to do with the Bevois Castle pub in Southampton? It isn't the commonest of names.

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I'll be darned...so they used the harp instead of britannia so-as to not get their heads cutoff, eh?

Thanks for the help..much appreciated.

Calvin