It is the equivalent of 500,000 and somtimes it is notated as (D) meaning 1,000*500 = 500,000
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A "D" with a horizontal line segment drawn above it is the Roman numeral for 500,000.
D = 500
500 = D
M=1000, D=500, I=1. So, 1501 is equal to MDI in Roman numerals.
500,000 in Roman numerals is D with a line over it. The line multiplies 500 to 500,000.
D in Roman numerals is equal to 500 at one time 500 was expressed as I) meaning 1*500 over time they were merged to today's D.