votis XX

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Latin

A copper alloy coin of Constantine the Great bearing the reverse inscription VOTIS XX

Pronunciation

Phrase

vōtīs XX

  1. (coins) With vows made for twenty years of prosperity

Usage notes

The expression refers to the solemn promise of future sacrifices to the gods in exchange for fulfillment of the supplicant's request. Variously used to indicate a full twenty year period or to indicate a second set of ten year vows after the sacrifices made upon the completion of an initial set of vows.