Berg Coin List
The Grand Duchy of Berg was a historical state that existed briefly in the early 19th century in what is now Germany. Created by Napoleon Bonaparte in 1806, this territory played an important role in the political reorganization of Europe during the Napoleonic Wars. Berg's numismatics offer a fascinating window into this turbulent period, reflecting the political and economic changes of the time.
History and Political Context
The Grand Duchy of Berg was initially established under the rule of Joachim Murat, Napoleon's brother-in-law. In 1808, it passed into the hands of Louis Napoleon, the emperor's young nephew. This change in leadership was reflected in the coins minted during this period, with designs that evolved to represent the new rulers. The duchy adopted the French monetary system, using francs and centimes, which facilitated trade with France and other Napoleonic satellite states. Berg's coins from this era bear tangible witness to French influence in the region and Napoleon's ambition to create a unified economic system in Europe under his control.
Numismatic Characteristics
Coins of the Grand Duchy of Berg are characterized by their high mintage quality and distinctive designs. The most common pieces included 1, 2 and 3 cent denominations in copper, as well as higher value silver coins. The obverses typically featured the coat of arms of the duchy or the portrait of the ruler, while the reverses showed the value of the coin and often a laurel wreath. A notable feature is the inscription "MONNOIE DU DUCHÉ DE BERG" on the coins, reflecting the adoption of French as the official language. Collectors especially value Berg coins for their rarity and historical importance, representing a brief but significant chapter in German and European monetary history.
The most valuable and popular coins
The most valuable Berg coins and sought after by collectors according to Foronum statistics are the following:
The valuation of these coins list has been achieved through a meticulous algorithm that considers the current market, taking into account aspects such as material, weight, diameter, edge, year of mintage, mint of manufacture and the number of coins produced. Coins with limited mintages and in good condition are usually among the most valuable.
Old coins of Germany-States
To facilitate their classification, we have decided to organise the coins according to their historical period, you can consult the coins by historical numismatic categories of Germany-States.
Hamburg 1675-1872 Duchy of Brunswick Berg Prussia Nassau Aachen Anhalt-Bernburg Westfalia Dortmund Wismar Hannover Saxony-Meiningen Würzburg Baden Frankfurt Hessen-Darmstadt Frankfurt/Main Hesse-Kassel Wurttemberg Hesse Bavaria Otto Koenig Von Bayern Cologne Brunswick-Luneburg Henneberg-Ilmenau Hesse-Homburg Hohenzollern-Hechingen Hollenzollern-Sigmaringen Saxony Schleswig-Holstein Grand Duke of Oldenburg 1829-1918 Schwarzburg-RudolstadtCoin Catalog
Alemania-Estados | 3 stuber
Alemania-Estados | 1/2 stuber
Alemania-Estados | 1 thaler
Alemania-Estados | 1/2 thaler
Alemania-Estados | 1/2 stuber
Alemania-Estados | 3 stuber
Alemania-Estados | 1 thaler
Alemania-Estados | 3 stuber
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