1809 Admiral Gardner Shipwreck Coin w/ Plastic Display Case & C.O.A. Papal States 0149 oz ASW Description Obverse

0149 oz ASW Description Obverse Bust right Description Reverse Crowned value

64g / 11mm / Copper

Grade: NGC MS 66 RD

in field to r

Catalogued as BG-762

1809 Admiral Gardner Shipwreck Coin w/ Plastic Display Case & C.O.A. Papal States 0149 oz ASW Description Obverse1809 Admiral Gardner Shipwreck Coin w Plastic Display Case & C. O. A. This East India Company "Cash" coin was recovered in 1985 from the shipwreck of "The Admiral Gardener,'' 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 have been lightly wrapped and stored in wooden casks. hence remained in excellent condition on the