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There are some clocks and sundials with 4 represented as IIII and some with IV.
This isn't just a clocks thing. Both methods of writing Roman numerals have been in use since the 1500s, possibly longer. Clock makers choose whichever number they feel is more aesthetically appealing and they often go with IIII because it balances better with VIII on the other side and makes the clock look more symmetrical. By the same token they use IX and not VIIII for 9 because it matches the III on the other side better.
Physicians traditionally use Roman numerals in lower case to specify the number of doses in a prescription. The lower case four(4) is usually written as iv, however, it can also be expressed as iiii - the explanation pharmacists often give, is they just count the dots on top - in other words, iiii instead of iv is for clarity. Perhaps more believable would be that it avoids confusion with the abbreviation "IV", which means intravenous, which could lead to a dangerous wrong drug administration route.
Strict Roman NumeralsRoman Numerals never put more than three of any numeral together in a number (at least not in a strict sense). So you would count I, II, III, and then by placing a smaller numeral in front of a larger one, you would subtract; IV is 1 taken from 5, and so on.I 1
II 1+1
III 1+1+1
IV -1+5
V 5
VI 5+1
VII 5+1+1
VIII 5+1+1+1
IX -1+10
X 10
XI 10+1
XII 10+1+1
XIII 10+1+1+1
XIV 10-1+5
XV 10+5
XVI 10+5+1
XVII 10+5+1+1
XVIII 10+5+1+1+1
XIX 10-1+10
XX 10+10
...
Using above rules:
MCMLXIV 1000-100+1000+50+10-1+5 = 1964
Here is the Roman way of writing 1964:
MCMLXIV 1000+(1000-100)+(50+10)+(5-1) = 1964
M CM LX IV
As you can see, Romans had to be very good at adding and subtracting!
Not using above rules:
MDCCCCLXIIII 1000+500+100+100+100+100+50+10+1+1+1+1 1964
We can see how Roman Numerals get really long as the numbers get larger and by using four of a given numeral the numbers get even more long (which makes Roman Numerals less useful).
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Why is the Roman numeral 4 sometimes written as llll instead of IV?
The number 4 is most often represented as "IIII" on clock faces. It is thought that this to give a visual balance with VIII for 8 on the other side of the dial.
When was the roman numeral clock invented?
it was invented in rome in 1863
Why do roman numeral clock have four bars instead of IV?
The roman numeral for 4 was traditionally IIII and not IV because it is the first two letters of their king of the gods, Iupiter, which is written IVPITER. The Romans did not want to compare the king of the gods with something so small as 4.
Why is the six on roman numeral clocks backwards?
It is not backwards when the hands of the clock points towards it.
Where do we find Hindu Arabic numeral system and roman system?
alarm clock, doorboards ,etc
Why the Big Ben clock face has an F instead of an X for number 10?
All four of the clock-faces on the Palace of Westminster use Roman numerals for the hours, (I = 1, V = Five, X = Ten), which is why the points of the clock faces are III, VI, IX and XII respectively.
Why is the Roman numeral 4 sometimes written as llll instead of IV?
The number 4 is most often represented as "IIII" on clock faces. It is thought that this to give a visual balance with VIII for 8 on the other side of the dial.
When was the roman numeral clock invented?
it was invented in rome in 1863
What is east on a grandfather clock?
East on the Grandfather Clock would be the very right-most numeral. That being 3 or Roman numeral III.
Why do roman numeral clock have four bars instead of IV?
The roman numeral for 4 was traditionally IIII and not IV because it is the first two letters of their king of the gods, Iupiter, which is written IVPITER. The Romans did not want to compare the king of the gods with something so small as 4.
Why is the six on roman numeral clocks backwards?
It is not backwards when the hands of the clock points towards it.
Where do we find Hindu Arabic numeral system and roman system?
alarm clock, doorboards ,etc
What are the numeral on the face of a clock?
They can be in Roman numerals or in Hindu-Arabic numerals which are the numbers that we use today.
What is xlll on the roman clock?
No such Roman Numeral as 'xlll' Roman Numerals are ALWEAYS written in capital letters , as 'XIII'. The Roman Numeral does NOT exist on a clock as 'XIII = 13' in Arabic numerals. There is no '13' on an analogue clock. The Roman Numerals that appear on the Analogue Clock are ;- 1 = I 2 = II 3 = III $ = IIII ( or IV) 5 = V 6 = VI 7 = VII 8 = VIII 9 = IX 10 = X 11 = XI 12 = XII Roman Numerals are NOT used on digital Clocks.
What is incorrect in every clock with Roman Numerals?
In Roman Numerals, 4 is represented as IV. Many, but not all, clock faces use IIII for 4. It is thought that this is because it provides a better visual balance to VIII for 8 on the other side of the clock face.
This numeral 4.03?
well 4 in roman numerals is IV, but if it is on a clock it is IIII, and 3 is III but there is no 0 in roman numerals, so it MIGHT be IV.-III. this is probably not correct, but it is as close as i can get.
Why is the incorrect 1111 Roman numeral used on a clock instead of 1V?
Presumably you mean IIII and IV not 1111 and 1V? Both IIII and IV are correct Roman numerals representing 4. IV is a simplification of IIII. Traditionally IIII is used on clocks instead of IV. The ancient Romans used IIII for 4 because they were superstitious about IV, those being the first two letters of Jupiter's name.
