Cuneiform Numeric Sign Five Gesh2 Character
π (U+12419) is the cuneiform numeric sign βfive gesh2β used for numeral notation in cuneiform texts.
U+12419
π is a cuneiform character identified as βCUNEIFORM NUMERIC SIGN FIVE GESH2.β It has the Unicode code point U+12419, making it usable in modern digital text. This page helps you understand the label and quickly copy the symbol in common web and app workflows.
Cuneiform Numeric Sign Five Gesh2 Character Meaning
π is Unicode-labeled as the βCUNEIFORM NUMERIC SIGN FIVE GESH2.β In cuneiform traditions, such numeric signs represent quantities in written numeral systems. The name indicates both the value associated with the sign (βfiveβ) and a specific variant or reading specified by βgesh2β in the Unicode designation. When youβre typing or rendering cuneiform numerals, this character is the correct code point to use for that named sign. Itβs especially relevant for digital transcription, cataloging, typography, and projects that need the exact character rather than a visually similar approximation.
Common uses
- β’Digital transcription of cuneiform texts that use a numeral sign for five (gesh2 variant)
- β’Typography and font testing for U+12419 / cuneiform numeric signs
- β’Encoding cuneiform numerals in scholarly or archival digital manuscripts
- β’Creating educational materials or glosses where the exact Unicode character matters
- β’Searchable text content in apps that index cuneiform sign inventories by Unicode code point
Examples
π Cuneiform Numeric Sign Five Gesh2
- πU+12419: π
- πNumeric sign five (gesh2): π
- πCuneiform sign label: CUNEIFORM NUMERIC SIGN FIVE GESH2 β π
- πInsert π into your Unicode cuneiform sequence.
- πIn a transcription, use the exact code point for π (U+12419).
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+12419 | |
| HTML Entity | 𒐙 | |
| HTML Code | 𒐙 | |
| CSS | \12419 |
FAQ
What does the Cuneiform Numeric Sign Five Gesh2 character mean?
π is Unicode-labeled as the βCUNEIFORM NUMERIC SIGN FIVE GESH2.β In cuneiform traditions, such numeric signs represent quantities in written numeral systems. The name indicates both the value associated with the sign (βfiveβ) and a specific variant or reading specified by βgesh2β in the Unicode designation. When youβre typing or rendering cuneiform numerals, this character is the correct code point to use for that named sign. Itβs especially relevant for digital transcription, cataloging, typography, and projects that need the exact character rather than a visually similar approximation.
What is the Unicode code point for π?
The Unicode code point for π is U+12419.
How do I copy π in HTML?
Use the HTML entity: 𒐙
What is the CSS escape for this character?
Use the CSS escape: \\12419
What is the JavaScript escape for π?
Use the JavaScript escape: \\u{12419}