Overview: Up for sale is an authentic, historic 1813 Great Britain One Penny Token issued by the Phoenix Iron Works in Glasgow, Scotland. This fascinatng piece of British industrial history stems from an era when the Royal Mint faced severe coinage shortages, prompting major factory owners to issue their own private "trade tokens" to pay worker wages.Design Details: Obverse: Features a detailed relief of the Glasgow factory premises showing the entrance gateway and its nine iconic smoking chimneys. Inscribed with text: PHŒNIX IRON-WORKS / GLASGOW. Reverse: Features the standing allegorical figure of Lady Justice holding a sword and scales, flanked by a commercial bale and a barrel. Inscribed with text: ONE PENNY TOKEN / 1813.Edge: Features the original security edge (crude diagonal engrailing).Item Specifications: Year: 1813 Composition: Copper Diameter: Approx. 33 mm Country/Region: United Kingdom / Scotland Catalog Reference: Withers-1353 / Davis-4Condition Note: Circulated Condition: This item shows authentic wear consistent with its age and historical circulation. Please examine the high-resolution photos carefully to judge the exact grade, details, and toning for yourself. The token pictured is the exact item you will receive.