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Re: question about roman numerals



In some forms of Roman numbers, especially after XVI century, D is
represented by an I followed by a backwards "c", like a I followed by a
parenthesis, and M is represented by a "c" followed by an I and a backwards
"c", as an I between parentheses.

So:
( I ) = M
I )  = D

Finally:
cIc Icc = MDC = 1600

And the date could be in fact 1694, but I don't understand what is the
meaning of the first C. Maybe "centuria", but is odd. Can you tell me more
about the book?


Best regards,
Jorge Afonso
Archivist
Loures Municipal Archive
Portugal

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