Cuneiform Numeric Sign Three Geshu Character
π is the Cuneiform Numeric Sign Three Geshu (U+12420) used to represent the number three in a cuneiform numeric context.
U+12420
π is a cuneiform numeric sign identified in Unicode as βCUNEIFORM NUMERIC SIGN THREE GESHUβ (U+12420). This page helps you copy it reliably and find related cuneiform numeric forms for your projects.
Cuneiform Numeric Sign Three Geshu Character Meaning
π (U+12420) is a cuneiform numeric sign whose Unicode name is βCUNEIFORM NUMERIC SIGN THREE GESHU.β In Unicode, it is treated as a specific numeric sign associated with the value three, commonly used in texts and digitized manuscripts that encode cuneiform numerals. When used in writing systems or scholarly-looking layouts, it is typically placed where a numeral would appear, alongside other cuneiform signs for numbers. Because cuneiform numerals can vary by tradition and formatting, the most practical way to use π is as a dedicated character for βthreeβ in the same numeric string or block.
Common uses
- β’Use in Unicode-based cuneiform numeral strings to display the value three
- β’Typography and font testing for the cuneiform block around U+12420
- β’Scholarly mockups where a digitized cuneiform numeric sign is needed
- β’Web or app content that includes cuneiform characters (copy/paste friendly)
- β’Creating educational materials or diagrams showing specific numeral signs
Examples
π Cuneiform Numeric Sign Three Geshu
- π π
- π π π π (numeric sequence)
- π Inventory count: π
- π Year marker (mockup): π
- π Cuneiform numeral test string: 1) π 2) [next sign]
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+12420 | |
| HTML Entity | 𒐠 | |
| HTML Code | 𒐠 | |
| CSS | \12420 |
FAQ
What is the Unicode code point for π ?
π is U+12420.
How can I copy π into HTML?
You can use the HTML entity: 𒐠 (which corresponds to U+12420).
How do I reference π in CSS?
Use the CSS escape form: \\12420.
What does βGESHUβ mean in the Unicode name?
In this Unicode character name, βCUNEIFORM NUMERIC SIGN THREE GESHUβ specifies a particular cuneiform numeric sign variant associated with the value three; the reliable identifier is the Unicode name and code point U+12420.