IIII or IV on a clock dial face? Why the difference

Clocks historically have numbers on the dial to help people accurately tell time and organize their daily activities. Early mechanical clocks were developed to standardize timekeeping. Adding numbers made it easier for people to read and interpret the time at a glance, particularly as public clocks were placed in town squares and churches for communal … Continue reading IIII or IV on a clock dial face? Why the difference