CCLII

CCLII is the Roman numeral that represents the number 252. It is formed by the symbols C (100), C (100), L (50), and II (2). When written together as CCLII, their values are added: 100 + 100 + 50 + 2 = 252. This representation uses the additive principle of Roman numerals; it does not employ subtractive notation, which would occur in other contexts such as IV for 4 or IX for 9.

Usage of CCLII appears in contexts that use Roman numerals—historical dates, chapter numbers, monarch regnal numbers, or enumerated lists. In such contexts, CCLII can denote the 252nd item or the year 252 CE. It may also appear in edition numbering, pagination, or decorative inscriptions where Roman numerals are preferred for stylistic reasons.

Context and interpretation depend on the surrounding information. As a standalone symbol, CCLII has no inherent meaning beyond its numeric value; its significance arises from how it is used, whether indicating a year, a sequence position, or another ordinal designation. Roman numerals like CCLII are primarily encountered today in specialized or traditional contexts rather than for mathematical calculation.