1808 India 10 Cash Madras Presidency Admiral Gardner Shipwreck NGC Genuine

1808 India 10 Cash Madras Presidency Admiral Gardner Shipwreck NGC Genuine

Bullion Exchanges is pleased to offer the historic 1808 India 10 Cash Coin from the Madras Presidency, certified Genuine by NGC and recovered from the legendary Admiral Gardner shipwreck. This copper coin was destined for colonial circulation in southern India but met a dramatic fate when the Admiral Gardner sank off the coast of England in 1809. Preserved beneath the sea for nearly two centuries, each coin offers collectors a tangible connection to maritime history, global trade, and British colonial influence in India.

The Admiral Gardner was a British East Indiaman carrying a massive shipment of newly minted coins when it was lost in a storm en route to India. The wreck was discovered in the late 20th century, and many coins were recovered in remarkably preserved condition. Issued under the authority of the Madras Presidency, this 10 Cash coin features the East India Company’s iconic balancing scales and lion motif, symbolizing justice and imperial power during Britain’s economic expansion across Asia.

Coin Specifications:

• Graded Genuine by NGC
• Weight: 4.7 grams
• Copper Coin
• Produced by the Soho Mint 
• Comes encased in an official NGC holder
• Obverse: Features East India Company’s coat of arms with balancing scales, lion, and motto
• Reverse: The value in Persian: Dah kas do falus ast & English divided by a double line.

The 1808 India 10 Cash Madras Presidency Coin recovered from the Admiral Gardner shipwreck is more than just a coin—it’s a relic of imperial ambition, maritime tragedy, and colonial history. Perfect for collectors of shipwreck coins, British India currency, or early 19th-century global trade artifacts. If you have any questions or need help placing your order, the Bullion Exchanges customer service team is here to help. Own a piece of history with this remarkable shipwreck recovery.

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