CXVI

CXVI is the Roman numeral representation of the number one hundred sixteen. It is formed by the combination of the symbols C (100), X (10) and VI (6). In classical Roman numbering, numbers are typically written from the largest to the smallest values, resulting in CXVI for 116. The numeral is widely used in historical documents, inscriptions, and works that adopt the Roman numeral system for dates, chapter headings, and enumeration of items.

The number 116 has several notable historical references. In the common era, the year 116 AD was within the reign of Roman Emperor Trajan, a period marked by consolidation of the empire and notable building projects such as the completion of the Tower of Trajan. In astronomy, 116 is an asteroid that was discovered in 1872, known as 116 Themis, and classified as a C-type asteroid in the main belt. In the world of literature, several authors have published chapters or volumes marked with the Roman numeral CXVI, especially in older editions that follow a long-standing tradition of numeral usage for section marking.

In modern contexts, CXVI appears occasionally as a designation for structural or engineering projects that adopt Roman numerals to indicate sequence or version, although the usage is far less common than Arabic numerals. Overall, CXVI remains primarily associated with classical numeration systems and their application in dates, numbering, and archival references.