Indiction cycle

The indiction cycle is a Roman tax cycle of 15 years declared by Constantine the Great. It is of interest to historians, as dates often were recorded using this cycle. It is also used in establishing the epoch for the Julian day.

The first indiction cycle began on September 1, 327.

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See also: Indiction cycle, 327, Constantine the Great, Epoch, Julian day, September 1