Historical Context: The 1668 4 Mark coin of Charles XI from Bremen-Verden reflects a pivotal era of Swedish imperial power. In 1668, Charles XI was a minor, ruling under a regency council after his father's death. Bremen-Verden, acquired by Sweden in the 1648 Peace of Westph
Historical Context: The 1668 4 Mark coin of Charles XI from Bremen-Verden reflects a pivotal era of Swedish imperial power. In 1668, Charles XI was a minor, ruling under a regency council after his father's death. Bremen-Verden, acquired by Sweden in the 1648 Peace of Westph