CCLXXII is the Roman numeral representation for the number 272. In the Roman numeral system, letters are used to signify values, where "C" stands for 100, "L" for 50, "X" for 10, and "II" for 2. When combined, these letters add up to 272. Roman numerals are often used in various contexts, such as in the naming of monarchs and popes, or to denote the chapters and volumes of books. For example, King Henry VIII and Pope John Paul II both utilized Roman numerals in their titles.