Silvertreasure from the shipwreck Kronan

Object from the now closed exhibition Three sunken ships at The Vasa Museum.

Part of a treasure found on the shipwreck Kronan. Treasure 2-mark coin with the profile of King Karl XI wearing a laural wreath. The treasure found on Kronan is probably the largest ever found in Sweden, with thousands of silver and gold coins. The cash was meant for purchases en route.

Presented by: Lars Einarsson, Kalmar Läns Museum
Photo: Per Johansson, The Vasa Museum
Photo/editing: Anders P Näsberg, The Vasa Museum