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Why do clocks have IIII for 4 o’clock rather than the Roman numeral IV?
The Roman numerals on most clocks are centripetal, that is, they are not horizontal but point toward the center. The 6 at the bottom of the face isn’t VI but IΛ. Cool, huh? Curious about ...
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Why Do Some Clocks Use Roman Numeral IIII?
Why do some analog clocks with Roman numerals have '4' as 'IV,' while others ... the numerals are cut from metal and affixed to the face, using IIII means you'll need twenty I's, four V's, and ...
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ROMAN NUMERALS CAN BE CLUES TO AGE OF A GRANDFATHER CLOCK
Do you want to win a bet? Ask someone to draw the face of an old grandfather clock with the Roman numerals placed correctly. Most of the numbers are easy — either IIII or IV is correct as the ...