DCCCXLIV

DCCCXLIV is the Roman numeral representing the number 844. In this notation, D equals 500, CCC equals 300, XL equals 40, and IV equals 4; adding these values yields 844.

The numeral is formed by combining additive and subtractive notation. The subtractive pairs XL (50 minus 10) and IV (5 minus 1) reduce the total in those portions, while the remaining components are added in sequence from left to right.

DCCCXLIV can be used to denote the year 844 CE in historical texts, as well as other quantities or ordinal listings in contexts where Roman numerals are employed. It may appear in inscriptions, clock faces, chapter or volume numbering, and various cataloging systems that favor traditional numeral styles. In modern usage, Arabic numerals are more common for everyday counting, but Roman numerals like DCCCXLIV remain standard in certain scholarly, ceremonial, or decorative contexts.

Related topics include the broader system of Roman numerals, their rules for additive and subtractive notation, and how numerals map to Arabic numbers.