NUMISMATICS AT BURG CASTLE

Here we would like to introduce you to the numismatic side of Burg Castle on the Wupper river, family seat of the County of Berg.

At some point during the 11th century, a noble family managed to establish itself as counts ‘del Monte’, of the caste. They built their castle on the Wupper river around 1150, according to archaeological testimonies.

The most famous count of the house of Berg was Engelbert II that held a churchly office, like many younger sons.

Engelbert I of Berg, as Archbishop of Cologne, 1216-1225.

County of Berg. Adolf V, 1259-1296. Pfennig, Wipperfürth.

Since the 19th century, the Bergisches Land has a great tourist attraction - Burg Castle that also has some numismatic goodies to offer.

First of all, there is a hoard that was discovered during construction works at Burg Castle in 1952. It is tempting to link the 508 medieval denarii with one of the lords of the castle – after all, Count Adolf III had died in the crusade in Egypt in 1218. So he was denied any chance of retrieving his coins ever again. But the not quite so romantic numismatists point out that the 508 pfennige cannot be considered a princely fortune and, consequently, this hypothesis has no basis in fact.

The Coin Cabinet.

There is likewise a coin collection at Burg Castle, albeit it only consists of the poor remains of the old collection and some acquisitions of recent. The impressive collection of the 19th century was destroyed in a fire and in its aftermath, respectively. But still, there are some things to marvel at, in this hall.

Klippe coins, minted during the siege of Jülich.

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