CCCXXIII

CCCXXIII is the Roman numeral representation of the number 323. This numeral is constructed using the additive and subtractive principles of Roman numerals. The numeral C represents 100, X represents 10, and I represents 1. Therefore, CCCXXIII is composed of three C's (300), two X's (20), and three I's (3), which sum to 300 + 20 + 3 = 323. Roman numerals are typically written from largest value to smallest. In this case, the order is maintained, with the hundreds followed by the tens, and then the ones. This makes the decipherment straightforward. CCCXXIII would be used in contexts where Roman numerals are traditionally employed, such as numbering chapters, marking years in some historical documents, or in ordinal notations. The system itself has its origins in ancient Rome and its use persisted for many centuries throughout Europe. Understanding the value of each symbol and how they are combined is key to interpreting any Roman numeral.