1 Penny Lanarkshire - Glasgow / Phoenix Iron Works

€1.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year1813
TypeEmergency coin
Value1 Penny (1⁄240)
CurrencyCurrency tokens (1798-1816)
CompositionCopper
Weight18 g
Dimensions34 mm
Thickness2.3 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Withers#1353, Davis#3
Obverse descriptionA view of a factory (gateway to premises) with nine chimneys smoking. Lettering above and below, small initials on left
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringPHŒNIX IRON-WORKS GLASGOW K D
Reverse descriptionLady (Justice) standing facing holding sword and scales. On ground, a strung bale on left, a barrel on right. Lettering around, date in exergue
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringONE PENNY TOKEN 1813
EdgeSecurity (crude). Central diagonal engrailing \\
Mint
Mintage1813  - -
Catalog ID1118878250
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