Because I liked the design, and didnt care as long as it was in ok shape, which it was, I didnt have a plan to re sell it, just cause I liked it, same dealer who sold me a 1952 candian silver quarter for 75 cents because I was a kid
All the east india company marked 1818 are fakes, because the company didn't start making coins until later sometime near 1833. These were sold to tourists with various dates such as 1616, 1717, and 1818.