MMMDLXXIX

MMMDLXXIX is a Roman numeral. It represents the integer 3579. The numeral is formed from the basic symbols of classical Roman numeral notation: M equals 1000, D equals 500, L equals 50, X equals 10, and I equals 1. In MMMDLXXIX, three Ms yield 3000, D adds 500, L adds 50, XX adds 20, and IX adds 9, for a total of 3579.

Roman numerals are typically written from largest to smallest, with additive notation used for most combinations and subtractive notation used for certain pairs (such as IX for 9 and XL for 40). In MMMDLXXIX, the only subtractive pair is IX. The string uses three consecutive M’s, which is permissible under standard rules, while D and L appear only once each.

In modern contexts, MMMDLXXIX may appear in puzzles, clock faces, chapter numbers, or other stylized uses where Roman numerals are preferred. If used as a year in the Gregorian or Julian calendar, it would denote the year 3579 CE, a date well into the future relative to the present day.

See also: Roman numerals, Numeral systems, List of Roman numerals.