DCCXLIV

DCCXLIV is the Roman numeral representation of the number 744. This numeral is constructed using a combination of Roman numeral symbols. The symbol 'D' represents 500, 'C' represents 100, 'X' represents 10, and 'IV' represents 4. To derive the value of DCCXLIV, we add the values of these symbols together, taking into account the subtractive notation where applicable. In this case, 'D' is 500, 'C' is 100, another 'C' is 100, 'X' is 10, and 'IV' is 4. Therefore, DCCXLIV equals 500 + 100 + 100 + 10 + 4, which sums to 744. The numeral is formed by placing the symbols in descending order of value, with the exception of 'IV' which indicates that 1 is subtracted from 5. This system of Roman numerals was used in ancient Rome and continued to be used in Europe through the Middle Ages.