Admiral Gardner Shipwreck Treasure 10 Cash (1808) NGC

Own a certified piece of shipwreck history with this 10 Cash coin from the Admiral Gardner (1808), recovered from the English Channel and authenticated by NGC. This extraordinary artifact spent nearly 200 years beneath the sea before being brought back to the surface.

The Admiral Gardner was an East India Company vessel, heavily laden with cargo destined for Madras (modern-day Chennai, India). In 1809, a violent storm struck while the ship was navigating the English Channel, causing it to sink along with its valuable cargo — including a shipment of newly minted 10 Cash coins intended for circulation in India.

The wreck was discovered in the 1980s, remarkably well-preserved under layers of sand and silt. Recovery efforts brought thousands of coins back to light, offering collectors the rare opportunity to own a genuine piece of maritime and colonial history.

These copper coins typically feature the East India Company’s insignia and are a fascinating link to the global trade networks that shaped the 18th and 19th centuries. Each piece carries not only historical but also emotional weight — a survivor from a tragic and dramatic moment at sea.

Certified by NGC, this 10 Cash coin is guaranteed authentic and serves as a lasting testament to the dangers of early global commerce and the enduring stories shipwrecks leave behind. A perfect addition for collectors of shipwreck treasures, East India Company artifacts, or maritime history.