Cuneiform Numeric Sign Four Variant Form Limmu B Character
A cuneiform numeric sign representing the number four, in the Limmu B variant form.
U+1243F
πΏ (U+1243F) is a cuneiform numeric sign used to write the value four. It is identified specifically as the variant form βLimmu B,β which helps distinguish it from other related sign shapes.
Cuneiform Numeric Sign Four Variant Form Limmu B Character Meaning
πΏ is βCUNEIFORM NUMERIC SIGN FOUR VARIANT FORM LIMMU Bβ (Unicode U+1243F). As a numeric sign, it is used in cuneiform contexts where scribes wrote numbers using standardized sign forms. The key detail for users is that this character denotes the value four, but the βLimmu Bβ label indicates a particular variant shape. When transcribing, cataloging, or digitizing cuneiform texts, choosing the correct variant form matters for accuracy and consistency, especially when a source uses multiple related forms for the same numeric value.
Common uses
- β’Digitizing or transcribing cuneiform passages that specify the βLimmu Bβ form for four
- β’Building searchable typography sets and symbol collections for cuneiform numeric signs
- β’Creating educational materials or posters showing how cuneiform numerals are written
- β’Annotating manuscripts or digital texts where sign variants are important for fidelity
- β’Prototyping UI previews for Unicode cuneiform characters (copy/paste into mockups)
Examples
πΏ Cuneiform Numeric Sign Four Variant (Limmu B)
- πΏπΏ
- πΏcuneiform numeric sign: πΏ
- πΏValue four in variant form (Limmu B): πΏ
- πΏUnicode U+1243F: πΏ
- πΏUse character πΏ for the four sign (Limmu B)
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1243F | |
| HTML Entity | 𒐿 | |
| HTML Code | 𒐿 | |
| CSS | \1243F | |
| Decimal | 74815 |
How to type Cuneiform Numeric Sign Four Variant Form Limmu B Character (πΏ)
On Windows
In Word, type 1243F then press Alt + X. Or open the emoji picker with Windows key + period.
On Mac
Press Control + Command + Space to open Character Viewer and search for the character.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 1243f, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy πΏ with the button above and paste it wherever you need it β this works on every device and in every app, with no keyboard shortcut to remember.
FAQ
What does πΏ represent?
πΏ represents the cuneiform numeric sign for the value four, specifically the variant form βLimmu B.β
What is the Unicode code point for πΏ?
The Unicode code point is U+1243F.
How can I copy πΏ into code?
You can use the JavaScript escape \\u{1243F}, or the CSS escape \\1243F, or the HTML entity 𒐿.
Why does the βLimmu Bβ variant name matter?
Variant labels help distinguish different sign shapes for the same numeric value, improving accuracy when transcribing or digitizing cuneiform texts.