Ancient Resource
Shipwreck Treasure Coin, Sunk 1809
Product Description
A shipwreck treasure coin recovered from the wreck of the HMS Admiral Gardner, sunk in early 1809. Nice copper "X Cash" coin minted by the East India Company in 1808. The Admiral Gardner had just left port from England bound for India, filled with supplies for the East India Company's overseas operations when she went down in a storm in the English Channel in 1809.
This coin was discovered, along with the ship, nearly 200 years later. Obv: Coat of Arms awarded to the East India Company by the English Crown in 1698, 'EAST INDIA COMPANY 1808' around. Rev: Persian inscription of value in the diplomatic language of Mughal, India - 'X or 10 Cash' - an equivalent of 3/4 farthing in 1808.
The coin measures approximately 26mm in diameter and is set into archival collector's frame with information about the wreck.
Product Details
- Measurements
5.375"L x 3.375"W x 0.25"D
- OriginEngland
— Coin Diameter: 26mm
— Note: Exact examples vary slightly, but are very similar in size and condition. Each coin is unique and may not necessarily be the same as pictured.
— This piece is accompanied by a hand-signed certificate of authenticity which includes all the details, culture, dating, motifs/inscriptions when applicable, historical relevance, & provenance.
Shipping Information
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Shipping AvailabilityUnited States
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Shipping PolicyStandard Ground Shipping
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Ship In3-4 weeks ⓘ
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Return PolicyFinal sale, not eligible for return or cancellation
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