What does a.d.v. stand for in dates?

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What does a.d.v stand for in dates? For example:

Is dies erat a. d. v. Kal. Apr. L. Pisone A. Gabinio consulibus. --De Bello Gallico 1.6

score 9 · Answer 1 · edited Nov 25 '23 at 17:40

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Ante diem quintum.

That is to say, a. d. v. Kal. Apr. = ante diem quintum Kalendas Apriles = 28th of March.

edited Nov 25 '23 at 17:40

Joonas Ilmavirta

answered Nov 25 '23 at 17:00

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This question explains the counting and month naming issues if anyone is confused. – Joonas Ilmavirta Nov 25 '23 at 17:42
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So, would that be the fifth or the sixth day before the Kalends? – Tyler Durden Nov 25 '23 at 17:42
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@TylerDurden the fourth: 31 (pridie) - 30 (a. d. III.) - 29 (IV) - 28 (V). – Sebastian Koppehel Nov 25 '23 at 17:57

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