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 with a special symbol (e.g., гдⷭ҇ь). The symbol ̾ above a letter indicates the omission of ъ or ь. 2022-08
 * 1) NumeralsNumerals are represented in Church Slavic by letters (as shown in the romanization table) with the addition of the signs ҂ ⃝ ҈ and ҉. The addition of an abbreviation sign ( ҃ ) indicates merely the representation of a basic numeral; thus в҃ represents 2.Higher numerals are shown as follows:҂в҃2,000в⃝20,000в҈200,000в҉2,000,000Thus, the figure 1913 is written ҂аці҃г.
 * 2) DatesWhile Church Slavic books are usually dated in the Christian Era, they are in some cases dated by the year of the Mundane Era of Constantinople. To convert to the western calendar, subtract 5508. However, prior to 1700 A.D., the mundane year in Russia began on September 1st, so that two years must be given, obtained by subtracting 5509 and 5508, respectively. Thus, 7203 in the Mundane Era is 1694/95 in the Christian Era. In such cases, if the month of publication is known, the year may be determined by subtracting 5509 for September through December, and 5508 for January through August.