The transition from antiquity to Early Middle Ages at the borders of Empire (II). From the first disappearance of monetary circulation to its rebirth in the Iron Gates of the Danube (about 375-565) Cover Image

Tranziția de la Antichitate la Evul mediu timpuriu la marginea Imperiului (II). De la prima dispariție a circulației monetare la renașterea ei în zona Porților de Fier ale Dunării (circa 375-565)
The transition from antiquity to Early Middle Ages at the borders of Empire (II). From the first disappearance of monetary circulation to its rebirth in the Iron Gates of the Danube (about 375-565)

Author(s): Ernest Oberländer-Târnoveanu
Subject(s): History
Published by: MUZEUL NAȚIONAL DE ISTORIE A ROMÂNIEI
Keywords: antiquity; early middle ages; Iron Gates; monetary circulation disappearance; Roman Empire; transition

Summary/Abstract: The invasion of the Huns in Europe in 375 represents a turning point not only in the history of Roman Empire, but also in the economic, social and demographic history of Eastern and Central Europe. The first witnesses of the troubles produced by the arrival of the Huns in the area of the Iron Gates of the Danube are the hoards concealed in the southern part of Oltenia and Banat between 375 and 402, as well as by the severe dropping of the scale of the diffusion of the fresh coinage, both in the fortified settlements and in the area situated more deeply inland

  • Issue Year: 1/2004
  • Issue No: 16
  • Page Range: 39-82
  • Page Count: 44
  • Language: Romanian