Extraordinary! Admiral Gardner Shipwreck Coin British India 10 Cash dated 1808
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| Management number | 12758514 | Release Date | 2025/09/20 | List Price | $20.57 | Model Number | 12758514 | ||
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1808 British East India Company 10 Cash coin, notable for being part of the treasure recovered from the Admiral Gardner shipwreck.
Here's more information about this historical coin:
Origin and Purpose: These copper coins were minted in Birmingham, England, in 1808 by the British East India Company (EIC) for use as currency in their trading posts in India, specifically the Madras Presidency.
The Admiral Gardner Shipwreck: The coins were part of the cargo on the East Indiaman ship, Admiral Gardner, which tragically sank on the Goodwin Sands in the English Channel during a storm in January 1809, while en route to India.
Recovery and Significance: The wreck and its valuable cargo, including thousands of these coins, lay undiscovered for over 170 years until its rediscovery in 1984, and subsequent salvage operations brought these historical artifacts to light.
Design: The coin features the East India Company's coat of arms on one side (obverse), depicting two lions flanking a shield with
| Category | Vintage & collectibles > Collectible Coins > Collectible World Coins |
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| Condition | Good |
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