Late Roman Army during the 5th century

[Flavivs Aetivs]

Judging by the revenue generated form Africa before the loss (around 1.3 million solidi based on figures from the law of 445) prior to the loss of Africa this most likely wouldn't have been a problem. The army didn't dissapear until after the loss of Africa (and even then it wasn't all lost until after 455; Tripolitania still generated as much output as numidia did prior to the loss, and the 3 Mauretanias were still there). My point is that witht he funding the WRE could have (and probably did) pay their army in coins before the loss. After that most became personal Bucellarii to Aetius and the other self-serving Gallic Possesores.

EDIT: This was supposed ot quote Robert's statement. Stupid Keyboard.