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What is 1221 in Roman numerals?
The numbers 1221 in Roman numerals is MCCXXI. Roman numerals is the numeric system that was used in ancient Rome and is still used on some clocks and watches.
What are roman numerals used for?
Basically they are used to dignify and differentiate. For example, the cornerstone of a building many times has Roman numerals, the names of royalty have Roman numerals, such as Elizabeth II, some watches and clocks, especially grandfather clocks, many times Roman numerals are used in the introduction to books to differentiate them from the standard page numbers.
What are the 3 uses of Roman Numerals?
on clocks,roman time, and walls on clocks,roman time, and walls on clocks,roman time, and walls
Why do church clocks have roman numerals?
There are a lot of clocks that have Roman numerals---not JUST churches. Originally it may have been a continuation of the archaic designs of sundials. Many clocks today have Roman numerals because it makes them look old and classy. Also some clocks with Roman Numerals will have the 4 written as "IV" and some as "IIII". This odd dichotomy has no firm explanation.
Why do some watches and clocks have roman numerals?
Simple decoration
