Cuneiform Numeric Sign Five Shar2 Character
π§ (Cuneiform Numeric Sign Five Shar2) represents the number five in cuneiform numeric notation.
U+12427
π§ is a cuneiform numeric sign associated with the value five. If you need a Unicode-ready character for cuneiform numeric text, this page provides copy and code-friendly options.
Cuneiform Numeric Sign Five Shar2 Character Meaning
π§ is named βCuneiform Numeric Sign Five Shar2β and is used as a numeric sign with the value five. In cuneiform contexts, numeric signs appear in written counts and tally-like notations, often alongside other number signs and numerals for bookkeeping, inventories, or measured quantities. When you write or typeset historical-style numeric passages, using the correct Unicode character helps preserve the intended sign rather than substituting a generic β5β. The key idea for practical use is: this character corresponds to five in cuneiform numeric writing.
Common uses
- β’Adding a cuneiform βfiveβ sign to Unicode text for historical or educational writing
- β’Labeling counted quantities in a cuneiform-style document or caption
- β’Using it in fonts/specimen pages where cuneiform numeric signs are shown in sequence
- β’Typing a specific cuneiform numeral when β5β would be too generic
- β’Placing the sign into digital humanities notes, glosses, or transcription samples
Examples
π§ Cuneiform Numeric Sign Five Shar2
- π§π§ items counted in the inventory list.
- π§The tablet indicates a total of π§.
- π§I transcribed the numeral as π§ exactly.
- π§Quantity marked: π§ units.
- π§In this sequence, five is shown by π§.
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+12427 | |
| HTML Entity | 𒐧 | |
| HTML Code | 𒐧 | |
| CSS | \12427 |
FAQ
What does π§ represent?
π§ is the cuneiform numeric sign βFive (Shar2)β, representing the value five.
How do I copy π§ reliably?
Copy the character directly from this page (βπ§β), or use the provided Unicode code point U+12427 in your editor.
What is the Unicode code point for π§?
π§ has the Unicode code point U+12427.
Can I use π§ with HTML or programming escapes?
Yes. The HTML entity is 𒐧, the CSS escape is \\12427, and the JavaScript escape is \\u{12427}.