Trade token (obverse), Penny, of Phoenix Iron Works, Glasgow

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This is the obverse of a copper penny trade token of the Phoenix Iron Works in Glasgow. The token is dated 1813.

The obverse depicts the warehouse and factory with the surrounding text, 'PHOENIX IRON-WORKS/GLASGOW'.

The need for raw materials dictated where ironworks were established. Initially, the fuel used was charcoal, derived from wood. In the 18th century, coke, which burnt at a higher temperature and was made from coal, began to replace charcoal.

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• Online ID: 000-100-048-178-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.1949.244
• Date: 1813
  
• Material: Inscription: Obv. Phoenix Iron Works Glasgow / Rev. One penny token 1813
  Trade token
  
• Dimensions: 35 mm D
  
• What: Trade token
  
• Subject: Trade tokens
  
• Who: Phoenix Iron Works (Issuer)
  
• Where: Scotland, Lanarkshire, Glasgow
  
• Event:
• Description: Copper penny trade token of Phoenix Iron Works, Glasgow, 1813
  
• References:
  • Davis, p.209 Lanarkshire 
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