Is this a Token?

Hi, 

I need help identifying this token.

Weight: 10.08g, diameter: 20mm.

Thank you in advance for your time and expertise.

 That large lettering might be strange on a coin, 

so it might be a coin weight with a crown above to show it is official > 

https://en.numista.com/catalogue/index.php?cat=y&st=65 

 From that search here are four slightly similar examples 

 Then to find yours with  VIII / XII  on one side - 

and a fancy bordered shield on the other side, and what country it is from … 

 Maybe it is Spanish - or elsewhere 

https://www.cgbfr.com/espagne-royaume-d-poids-monetaire-poids-monetaire-pour-la-piece-de-8-reales-n-d-france-tb,bry_285405,a.html 

with a castle / lion in opposite corners. Yours has different lettering of course. 

You're right, it's definitely a coin weight. 

The question is whether it's French or Spanish. 

I found it in a field in Ireland a few days ago.