Ancient Roman coins
14k+ coins · up to $50,000
Browse Catalogue
Explore popular collecting categories, from ancient Roman to rare American.
Want to check your coins value? Get it evaluated first, then list to verified buyers.
MOBILE APP
Identify coins using your camera. Your collection syncs across devices.
1M+
Daily users
4.3+★
User feedback rating
1.5M+
Items cataloged
20K+
Community members
Estimated Value
No recent market data yet
Name or Denominations
1 Penny (1⁄240)
Issuer
United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
Ruler
NA
Year of Minting
1813
Currency
Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Shape
Round
Rarity
Rare
Weight
18 g
Diameter
34 mm
Thickness
2.3 mm
Material
Copper
Shape
Round
Edge Type
Security (crude). Central diagonal engrailing \\\\
Technique
Milled
Front design
A view of a factory (gateway to premises) with nine chimneys smoking. Lettering above and below, small initials on left
Back design
Lady (Justice) standing facing holding sword and scales. On ground, a strung bale on left, a barrel on right. Lettering around, date in exergue
Year of Minting
1813
Ruler
NA
Mint location
NA
Mint mark
NA
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Inscriptions
Obverse: PHŒNIX IRON-WORKS GLASGOW K D Reverse: ONE PENNY TOKEN 1813
Context
Phoenix Iron Works, 50 Garscube Road, Maryhill, Glasgow. Active in 1813; built locomotives, fountains, and more. Note: These copper tokens were used to pay wages to workers and although not official coinage, they were generally accepted in exchange for goods in the communities in which they were issued. Small initials (may be K D) on left above first G of GLASGOW ...
Rarity
Rare
Coin type
Merchant tokens
In circulation
No
Demonetized
Yes
Marketplace listings
0
Subscribe to Premium
Unlock more coin details with Premium.
