DCXIV is a Roman numeral that represents the number 614. In this numeral, "D" stands for 500, "C" for 100, "X" for 10, "I" for 1, and "V" for 5. When combined, these values add up to 614. Roman numerals are a numeral system originating from ancient Rome. They use combinations of letters from the Latin alphabet to signify values. This system was widely used throughout the Roman Empire and is still seen today in various contexts, such as on clock faces and in the naming of monarchs and popes.