Log in or Sign up
Coin Talk
Home
Forums
>
Coin Forums
>
Coin Chat
>
who can read roman numerals
>
Reply to Thread
Message:
<p>[QUOTE="Vess1, post: 1377165, member: 13650"]Well I googled it. Prior to 1200 to 1300 AD, IIII was commonly used for 4, essentially breaking the rule. It was commonly used on roman sun dials. It is though that it possibly was done because IV had something to do with the God Jupiter. They may have avoided using it out of respect. </p><p> Clock and watch makers still use IIII mainly out of tradition.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Sent from my Motorola Electrify using Tapatalk[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Vess1, post: 1377165, member: 13650"]Well I googled it. Prior to 1200 to 1300 AD, IIII was commonly used for 4, essentially breaking the rule. It was commonly used on roman sun dials. It is though that it possibly was done because IV had something to do with the God Jupiter. They may have avoided using it out of respect. Clock and watch makers still use IIII mainly out of tradition. Sent from my Motorola Electrify using Tapatalk[/QUOTE]
Your name or email address:
Do you already have an account?
No, create an account now.
Yes, my password is:
Forgot your password?
Stay logged in
Coin Talk
Home
Forums
>
Coin Forums
>
Coin Chat
>
who can read roman numerals
>
Home
Home
Quick Links
Search Forums
Recent Activity
Recent Posts
Forums
Forums
Quick Links
Search Forums
Recent Posts
Competitions
Competitions
Quick Links
Competition Index
Rules, Terms & Conditions
Gallery
Gallery
Quick Links
Search Media
New Media
Showcase
Showcase
Quick Links
Search Items
Most Active Members
New Items
Directory
Directory
Quick Links
Directory Home
New Listings
Members
Members
Quick Links
Notable Members
Current Visitors
Recent Activity
New Profile Posts
Sponsors
Menu
Search
Search titles only
Posted by Member:
Separate names with a comma.
Newer Than:
Search this thread only
Search this forum only
Display results as threads
Useful Searches
Recent Posts
More...