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Ancient printed arabic numerals ?

ivan louetteivan louette Posts: 327
in History of Typography
Hi
I am searching ancient printed samples of arabic numerals for my Uccello font project. Does someone know some examples on the web ?
Thanks in advance !
ivan

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    John HudsonJohn Hudson Posts: 2,977
    Given the context of the Uccello project, I presume you mean European numeral forms, not actual Arabic numeral forms? [When we refer to European numbers as 'Arabic', we're referring to the number system, not the shapes. Ironically, the Arabs refer to the number system as Indian.]
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    John HudsonJohn Hudson Posts: 2,977
    This illustration shows, at the bottom, examples of early German typeset numerals from the 1480s.
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    ivan louetteivan louette Posts: 327
    Of course they are indian :-) Your link gives me the way ! Thanks a lot !
    ivan
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    Adam JagoszAdam Jagosz Posts: 689
    Wow, this looks almost like sheet music!
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    ivan louetteivan louette Posts: 327
    Who knew that numeric music was so ancient ! :) 
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