CVC & Collectables presents this 1808 India 10 Cash coin, issued by the Madras Presidency under the British East India Company, is a remarkable piece of colonial Indian coinage. This example is particularly special as it comes from the Admiral Gardner shipwreck, a famous maritime disaster that occurred in 1809. Graded NGC Genuine, this coin is an exceptional artifact of both numismatic and maritime history.
Coin Highlights:
- Issuer: British East India Company (Madras Presidency)
- Date: 1808
- Denomination: 10 Cash
- Composition: Copper
- Weight: 4.7 gram
- Edge: Plain
- Grade: NGC Genuine — Authenticated with expected shipwreck-related surface conditions.
Obverse:
- Design: The emblem of the British East India Company, featuring two lions supporting a shield, topped by a helmet and flags.
- Inscription: HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE (Motto of the Order of the Garter, meaning “Shame be to him who thinks evil of it”).
Reverse:
- Design: The denomination “X CASH” (10 Cash) at the center, with Tamil and Persian inscriptions below.
- Inscription: 1808 at the bottom, marking the year of minting.
Collectibility:
This 1808 10 Cash coin from the Admiral Gardner shipwreck is highly desirable for collectors. With its shipwreck provenance and NGC certification, this coin is a historically significant artifact, making it an outstanding addition to any numismatic, maritime, or colonial collection. A true piece of lost treasure, recovered from the depths of the sea, preserving the legacy of the British Empire’s trade dominance! Find more alike here!
