Cuneiform Numeric Sign Three Ash Character
π is the Unicode cuneiform numeric sign named βThree Ashβ (U+12401).
U+12401
π is a cuneiform character used in encoded cuneiform text. It is specifically named βCUNEIFORM NUMERIC SIGN THREE ASHβ in Unicode. Use it when writing or publishing cuneiform transliterations or character references.
Cuneiform Numeric Sign Three Ash Character Meaning
π is a cuneiform numeric sign with the Unicode name βCUNEIFORM NUMERIC SIGN THREE ASHβ (U+12401). In practice, this means itβs used as a specific encoded sign for representing cuneiform notation in digital texts. Youβll typically encounter it in scholarly transcription workflows, font and character catalogs, and educational materials that map cuneiform signs to their Unicode code points. When you include π in writing, youβre signaling that this particular cuneiform sign (as opposed to other numeric or wedge-based signs) is part of the source text or reference list.
Common uses
- β’Digital cuneiform transliteration and annotated texts
- β’Character reference lists in guides, glossaries, and catalogs
- β’Labeling or indexing signs in research notes and spreadsheets
- β’Typography and font testing for cuneiform Unicode coverage
- β’Web publishing where you need the exact sign via copy/paste or escapes
Examples
π Cuneiform Numeric Sign Three Ash
- πUnicode sign reference: π (U+12401).
- πIn the transcription, the numeric marker is π.
- πCatalog entry includes π as βThree Ash.β
- πFor the HTML version, use 𒐁 for π.
- πVerify rendering of π with JavaScript using \\u{12401}.
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+12401 | |
| HTML Entity | 𒐁 | |
| HTML Code | 𒐁 | |
| CSS | \12401 |
FAQ
What does the Cuneiform Numeric Sign Three Ash character mean?
π is a cuneiform numeric sign with the Unicode name βCUNEIFORM NUMERIC SIGN THREE ASHβ (U+12401). In practice, this means itβs used as a specific encoded sign for representing cuneiform notation in digital texts. Youβll typically encounter it in scholarly transcription workflows, font and character catalogs, and educational materials that map cuneiform signs to their Unicode code points. When you include π in writing, youβre signaling that this particular cuneiform sign (as opposed to other numeric or wedge-based signs) is part of the source text or reference list.
What is the Unicode code point for π?
π has Unicode code point U+12401.
How can I copy π in HTML?
You can use the HTML entity: 𒐁.
What escape sequences work for π in code?
CSS escape: \\12401 and JavaScript escape: \\u{12401}.
Is π a general number character like β3β?
Itβs a specific cuneiform numeric sign encoded as its own Unicode character (βCUNEIFORM NUMERIC SIGN THREE ASHβ), not the Latin digit β3.β