MXIV

MXIV is a term most commonly recognized as the Roman numeral for the number 1014 and as a label used in various contexts. It is formed from M (1000), X (10), and IV (4), yielding a total of 1014. In dating, MXIV is read as 1014 CE.

Historically, 1014 CE is associated with events across medieval Europe. In Ireland, the Battle of Clontarf took place in April 1014, where Brian Boru’s forces confronted a coalition of Irish and Viking factions; Brian Boru died in the course of the battle. The year appears in chronicles and inscriptions that employ Roman numerals to denote dates.

In contemporary contexts, MXIV frequently appears as a designation in branding, products, or project names. Such usage is typically chosen for its concise, classical appearance or as a stylistic nod to historical numbering. As a result, MXIV can refer to a numerical value (1014), a model or edition label, or a fictional or branding identifier, depending on the surrounding context. When encountered, it is best interpreted by considering the source and the surrounding information to determine whether it denotes a year, a quantity, or a specific entity.