Study of 5th-Century Burial in Belgium May Bridge Roman and Merovingian Currency Practices
Research in the journal Britannia examines a burial site in Oudenburg, Belgium, potentially linking ancient monetary systems from the Roman to Merovingian periods.
A recent study published in Britannia investigates a burial site from the early 5th century AD located in Oudenburg, Belgium. This site contains coins and metal artifacts that may shed light on the transition between Roman and Merovingian monetary practices.
The burial is particularly significant as it dates to a period when base metal coins were no longer being introduced into northwestern Roman provinces, marking a pivotal moment in the evolution of currency.
Researchers hope that the findings from this burial will contribute to a better understanding of how monetary systems evolved during this transitional phase in European history.