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  1. Greek numerals - Wikipedia

    Hellenistic astronomers extended alphabetic Greek numerals into a sexagesimal positional numbering system by limiting each position to a maximum value of 50 + 9 which uses only the letters up through …

  2. Numbers in Ancient Greek - Omniglot

    How to count in Ancient Greek (Ἑλληνική), the varieties of Greek spoken from about 1500 to 300 BC. If any of the numbers are links, you can hear a recording by clicking on them.

  3. Ancient Greek Number System - Hellenica World

    Between 475 BC and 325 BC, alphabetic numerals fell out of use in favour of a system of written numbers known as acrophonic numerals. But from the late 4th Century BC onwards, alphabetic …

  4. Greek Numbers | Greek Symbols

    Comprehensive guide to Greek number systems, including ancient numerical notation, modern Greek numbers, and their applications in mathematics and historical texts.

  5. Greek numbers - MacTutor History of Mathematics

    The first Greek number system we examine is their acrophonic system which was use in the first millennium BC. 'Acrophonic' means that the symbols for the numerals come from the first letter of the …

  6. The Hidden Meanings of Greek Numbers and Their Ancient Roots

    Nov 16, 2025 · Explore the etymology of Greek numbers, their origins, meaning, and their influence on mathematics and ancient Greek culture.

  7. Greek Numbers and Numerals (Ancient and Modern) - Foundalis

    Ancient Greeks used the letters of the Greek alphabet in order to denote numbers. But how can one represent large numbers with only 24 letters available in the Greek alphabet?

  8. Appendix:Ancient Greek numerals - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

    Oct 28, 2025 · Appendix:Ancient Greek numerals ... Categories: Ancient Greek appendices Ancient Greek numerals Numerical appendices

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  10. Greek Numerals - from Wolfram MathWorld

    The ancient Greeks used the 24 letters of their alphabet plus three special signs called episemons --vau or digamma or stigma (6), koppa or qoppa (90), and san or sampi (900)--as the basis of their …