Anniversary#Latin-derived numerical names

Quinquennalien (Latin quinquennalia ), all five -yearly anniversaries or celebrations in ancient times, there often the government anniversaries of the Roman emperors. The term derives from the Latin " quinquennalis " - " five year ", " five-year ", " every five years " (also from " quinque " - five and " annalis " - year, annually). The Emperor gave occasion of the celebration (s) public promise to the people on how Steuererlässe or similar pecuniary relief. The celebration was often documented with a coinage ( coins with VOTA Lapel ) ( VOT V ( 5 years), VOT X ( 10 years), VOT XV (15 years), etc.).

• Ancient Numismatics
• Festivals and traditions ( Roman Empire )