1808 Admiral Gardner Shipwreck Coin w/ COA

1808 Admiral Gardner East India Company Cash Coin w/ COA from the American Historic Society This East India Company Cash coin was recovered in 1985 from the shipwreck of The Admiral Gardner, a 145-foot-long three decker built in 1796. The ship, with seven men aboard, sank during a storm on the notorious Godwin Sands in the English channel on January 25th, 1809. The coins had been lightly wrapped and stored in wooden casks, and remained in good condition on the sea bed. The cold water and mud bottom preserved them better than if they had been in warmer water. This coin will include: Sealed 1808 Admiral Gardner East India Company Cash Coin in collectors display 1 COA with picture - #1479 1 American Historic Society Genuine Coin Collection Envelope