An overbar (or macron) means that numeral is multiplied by one thousand (1000). For example, rather than write MMMMM for five thousand, a simple V with the bar would be enough. It also allows numbers up to one million to be easily written without a lot of repetition.
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A bar over a Roman numeral multiplies the base numeral by 1000. Example: V with a bar over it = 5000
A bar or a line over a particular Roman numeral indicates that it is to be multiplied by a thousand.
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The Roman Numeral for million is a capital M with a bar over it. NOT to be confused with their numeral for thousand which is only a capital M with no bar.
20,000 = XX with a bar over the top. A single bar over a Roman numeral multiplies the value of the numeral by 1000. XX = 20, XX with bar = 20,000