Sobre los usos y la cronología de las pizarras numerales: Reflexiones a partir del caso del yacimiento de Valdelobos (Montijo, Badajoz)

Abstract

In this paper we reflect on the use, function and chronology of the so-called 'Visigothic numeral' slates in order to offer new perspectives of analysis and to achieve a better understanding of them. Our main reference is the recently found slate from Valdelobos archaeological site, which is comprised within the ager Emeritensis, but also takes into account its relation to other similar items documented in the areas located in the southwestern-section of the Duero basin and the southern-part of the mountains of the Central System where most of the slates have been found.