Cuneiform Numeric Sign Four Ban2 Variant Form Character
π is a cuneiform numeric sign for the value four, listed as a BAN2 variant form.
U+12453
π (U+12453) is a cuneiform numeric sign identified as the Four sign, BAN2 variant form. Itβs commonly used when representing cuneiform numerals in plain text, fonts, or digital layouts. This page helps you copy the character and reference its codepoints for development.
Cuneiform Numeric Sign Four Ban2 Variant Form Character Meaning
π is named βCUNEIFORM NUMERIC SIGN FOUR BAN2 VARIANT FORMβ (Unicode U+12453). In Unicode naming, it indicates a cuneiform numeral sign used to represent the numeric value four. As a βvariant formβ of BAN2, it may appear alongside other related forms of the same numeral in different scholarly transcriptions or font/glyph traditions. When you use it digitally, youβre typically aiming to match a specific Unicode character for consistent rendering, archival text, epigraphy-related labeling, or typographic reproduction of cuneiform numerals.
Common uses
- β’Transcribing or annotating cuneiform numerals in digital humanities notes
- β’Labeling dataset fields or categories that use cuneiform number references
- β’Designing posters or educational materials that include authentic Unicode cuneiform
- β’Creating searchable text for manuscripts, catalogs, or reference lists using the exact codepoint
- β’Rendering cuneiform numerals in websites and apps where precise Unicode characters matter
Examples
π Cuneiform Numeric Sign Four (BAN2 Variant)
- ππ
- πValue four: π
- ππ (U+12453) in cuneiform numeral text
- πUse the BAN2 variant: π
- πRomanization note: see numeral sign π
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+12453 | |
| HTML Entity | 𒑓 | |
| HTML Code | 𒑓 | |
| CSS | \12453 |
FAQ
What does the Cuneiform Numeric Sign Four Ban2 Variant Form character mean?
π is named βCUNEIFORM NUMERIC SIGN FOUR BAN2 VARIANT FORMβ (Unicode U+12453). In Unicode naming, it indicates a cuneiform numeral sign used to represent the numeric value four. As a βvariant formβ of BAN2, it may appear alongside other related forms of the same numeral in different scholarly transcriptions or font/glyph traditions. When you use it digitally, youβre typically aiming to match a specific Unicode character for consistent rendering, archival text, epigraphy-related labeling, or typographic reproduction of cuneiform numerals.
What is the Unicode code point for π?
π is U+12453.
How do I copy π into HTML?
Use the entity: 𒑓.
How do I type π in JavaScript?
You can use: \\u{12453}.
Is π specifically the number four?
Yes. Its Unicode name identifies it as the cuneiform numeric sign four, BAN2 variant form.