Not sure where this would go, but I have a small issue with a card pic...

[Choronzon]

I am speaking of 'Reverse Time'. It uses Roman Numerals in the pic. III, IIII, V, and VI are clearly seen. Except, 4 is represented with IV using Roman Numerals, and not IIII.

Does this affect anything? No. But It merely struck me as a bit off.

Everything else seems to be in order though.

[Cerril]

http://www.straightdope.com/columns/read/438/why-do-clocks-with-roman-numerals-use-iiii-instead-of-iv

In any event, I guess it's not 100% straightforward.

[Choronzon]

It is. Hence my argument with the pic for Reverse Time which clearly uses IIII when IV should be used...

...although I decided to do a spot of research and apparently nothing is wrong with IIII. My apologies. I blame not looking at enough ancient clocks >_<

[Choronzon]

Sorry. It made sense to me, but I reread what I said and realized it was ambiguous enough to be taken both ways...

Blargh...

Not the best way to introduce myself is it...

Oh wells...

*casts reverse time*

[Evil Hamster]

That's a good catch. I never even noticed!!

[Jumbalumba]

Are you serious?????

lol anyways it's just how old clocks are.

[Site Administrator]

I always thought that 4 was IV in roman numerals

[Site Administrator]

Ooooohhhh. Yeah, I thought that you meant that the card had IV on it, and should have had IIII. Re-read your post and I see what you mean now.

[Forfeit]

Great, I had enough difficulty getting roman numerals already, just get... *sigh* Oh well

[Malechi]

http://www.straightdope.com/columns/read/438/why-do-clocks-with-roman-numerals-use-iiii-instead-of-iv

In any event, I guess it's not 100% straightforward.

Thanks for the link. Not that it answered anything as to why IIII replaces IV on clock faces, but it was an interesting read as well as answers Choronzon original question. Basically it is what it is, don't worry about it ..,.