Genuine Admiral Gardner 1808 English Shipwreck Sank Jan 1809 Coin is 186 Year Old Collector's Coin Gift for Him Dad Alexlittlethings

Genuine Admiral Gardner 1808 English Shipwreck Sank Jan 1809 Coin is 186 Year Old Collector's Coin Gift for Him Dad.

This coin is a piece of history, recovered from the wreckage of the Admiral Gardner ship which sank in January 1809. Minted in 1808, this coin has survived over 186 years and is a collector's item for those interested in rare coins. It has been certified, adding to its authenticity. The coin is a valuable addition to any collection, and its year of minting makes it a unique item for those interested in historical artifacts.

On January 25th, 1809, the Admiral Gardner set sail through the English Channel, headed for India. Early into the journey, a sudden and violent storm hit the channel just off Dover. Capetian William John Eastfield and his crew tried desperately to ride out the storm, but the mighty ship eventually succumbed to the great cataclysmic storm. It ran aground on the Goodwin Sands and, by the next morning, had sunk, claiming the precious coin cargo and the lives of four crew members. The coins were minted in Birmingham, England for use by the East India Company in the Madras Presidency. the obverse of each coin bears the East India Company arms. The motto underneath translates to, "Under the Patronage of the King and Parliament of England." The reverse of the "tens" and "twenties" are inscribed in Persian and translate, respectively to read, "Ten Cash are equal to Two Falus and "Twenty Cash are equal to Four Falus. Please look at pictures for details and condition. Ask questions...

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