I know you have seen the Roman Numeral “MCMLXV” and you keep wondering what number it represents. In this article, I will give you a full explanation of “MCMLXV” and the derivation of the number.
Roman Numeral Symbols:
| Roman Numeral | Numeric Value or Arabic Value |
|---|---|
| i | 1 |
| V | 5 |
| X | 10 |
| L | 50 |
| C | 100 |
| D | 500 |
| M | 1,000 |
| CM | 900 |
| LX | 60 |
Thus the value “MCMLXV” – M(1000) + CM(900) +LX(60) +V(5) = 1000+900+60+5= 1965.
MCMLXV = 1965
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