1808 India 10 Cash Admiral Gardner Copper NGC

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Lot number626
Estimate1.00 - 3.00 USD
CategoryCoins & Currency
AuctionAUG 27 26 GOLD SILVER BULLION SLABBED KNIVES CARDS
DateAugust 27, 2026 at 6:00 PM CDT
Auction houseIowa Surplus & Estate Auctions
LocationCoralville, Iowa

1808 India 10 Cash Admiral Gardner Copper NGC 1808 India Madras Presidency 10 Cash Admiral Gardner Shipwreck Copper Coin NGC This historic 1808 India 10 Cash copper coin was recovered from the famous shipwreck of the Admiral Gardner, an East India Company ship that sank in the English Channel during a heavy storm in January 1809. Minted for use in the Madras Presidency, the coin features the East India Company coat of arms on the obverse and Persian script on the reverse. This copper specimen is protected in an NGC holder with specialized shipwreck certification, noting its origin from the historic wreck and its 4.7g weight. Despite over two centuries submerged in the Goodwin Sands, the coin retains significant detail, making it a tangible piece of maritime and colonial history. 1808 India Madras Presidency 10 Cash Admiral Gardner Shipwreck Copper NGC Genuine Condition: This item is encapsulated by NGC and designated as Genuine with a Shipwreck Certification. The copper surfaces exhibit a distinct reddish-orange tone characteristic of coins recovered from a marine environment, showing typical environmental effects from long-term submersion. The mint for this coinage was the Soho Mint in Birmingham, England, struck for use by the East India Company in the Madras Presidency. The metal content is copper. This coin carries significant historical context as it was recovered from the wreck of the Admiral Gardner, an East Indiaman ship that sank in the English Channel during a storm in January 1809. The strike type is a business strike, featuring the East India Company coat of arms on the obverse and the denomination in Persian and English on the reverse. The grading is certified by NGC as Genuine, specifically noted for its provenance from the Admiral Gardner shipwreck. 1808 India 10 Cash, Madras Presidency, Admiral Gardner, Shipwreck Coin, NGC Genuine, East India Company, Copper Coin, Numismatics, Coin Collecting, Heritage Auctions, Shipwreck Certification, British India Coinage, X Cash, Coin Slab 1808 Admiral Gardner coin, Madras Presidency 10 Cash, shipwreck treasure coin, NGC certified shipwreck coin, East India Company coinage, 1808 India 10 Cash, shipwreck certification NGC, antique copper coin, numismatic shipwreck artifact, Admiral Gardner shipwreck 1808 IMPORTANT BIDDER NOTICE Bidder is solely responsible for determining value, condition, completeness, authenticity, fitment, grade, and usefulness before bidding. THIS ITEM IS SOLD STRICTLY AS-IS, WHERE-IS, WITH NO WARRANTIES OR GUARANTEES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. ALL SALES ARE FINAL. NO REFUNDS. NO RETURNS. NO CANCELLATIONS. NO BID RETRACTIONS. By placing a bid, the bidder acknowledges that they have reviewed the title, description, photographs, and any auction notices, and have had the opportunity to ask questions before bidding. Bidder agrees that: The item is being purchased strictly as shown in the photographs and described in the listing The auction house does

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