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Arabic numerals
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The Arabic numerals are ten symbols used for writing numbers. The term often also implies a positional notation number with a decimal base, in particular when contrasted with Roman numerals. However,
Etching published 1503 showing usage of Arabic numerals
Etching published 1503 showing usage of Arabic numerals
The first Arabic numerals in the West appeared in the Codex Vigilanus in Spain.
The first Arabic numerals in the West appeared in the Codex Vigilanus in Spain.
A page of the Liber Abaci. The list on the right shows the Fibonacci sequence: 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21, 34, 55, 89, 144, 233, 377. The 2, 8, and 9 resem
A page of the Liber Abaci. The list on the right shows the Fibonacci sequence: 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21, 34, 55, 89, 144, 233, 377. The 2, 8, and 9 resemble Arabic numerals more than Eastern Arabic numerals or Indian numerals.
A German manuscript page teaching use of Arabic numerals (Talhoffer Thott, 1459), presented together with the Hebrew alphabet and astrology
A German manuscript page teaching use of Arabic numerals (Talhoffer Thott, 1459), presented together with the Hebrew alphabet and astrology
Roman numerals
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Roman numerals are a numeral system that originated in ancient Rome and remained the usual way of writing numbers throughout Europe well into the Late Middle Ages. Like many other ancient numeral syst
Arabic numerals
…8, and 9) used for writing numbers. The term often also implies a positional notation number with a decimal base, in particular when contrasted with Roman numerals. However, the symbols are also used to write numbers in other bases, as well as non-quantitative identifiers such as a product model or a license plate…
Roman numerals on stern of the ship Cutty Sark showing draught in feet. The numbers range from 13 to 22, from bottom to top.
Roman numerals on stern of the ship Cutty Sark showing draught in feet. The numbers range from 13 to 22, from bottom to top.
A clock face with the Roman numerals typical for clocks, in Bad Salzdetfurth, Germany
A clock face with the Roman numerals typical for clocks, in Bad Salzdetfurth, Germany
Epitaph of centurion Marcus Caelius, showing "XIIX"
Epitaph of centurion Marcus Caelius, showing "XIIX"
Padlock used on the north gate of the Irish town of Athlone. "1613" in the date is rendered XVIXIII, (literally "16, 13") instead of MDCXIII.
Padlock used on the north gate of the Irish town of Athlone. "1613" in the date is rendered XVIXIII, (literally "16, 13") instead of MDCXIII.