lew (01/30/83)
The most widely accepted theory identifies 666 with "Neron Caesar",
written "nrwn qsr" in Hebrew (=50+200+6+50+100+60+200)
The Lat form of the name (without the last 'n' of "nrwn") would equal 616,
the alternative reading of the ms.
>From "The Jerome Bible Commentary"