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

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:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland H.1949.244
Date:	1813
Material:	Inscription: Obv. Phoenix Iron Works Glasgow / Rev. One penny token 1813
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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