Linear B Ideogram B140 Bronze Character
π is the Linear B ideogram B140, named βBronzeβ in Unicode.
U+1009A
π is a character from the Linear B writing system. In Unicode, it is identified as βLINEAR B IDEOGRAM B140 BRONZE.β Use it in typography experiments, reference work, or educational materials about ancient scripts.
Linear B Ideogram B140 Bronze Character Meaning
In Unicode, π is the Linear B ideogram βB140 BRONZE.β Linear B characters are primarily known from inscriptions associated with Mycenaean Greek administration. This specific ideogram is labeled by its subjectβbronzeβso itβs useful when representing or discussing that category of goods in historical or scholarly contexts. Because Linear B is script-specific and highly specialized, most everyday use is as a reference symbol in academic writing, cataloging, font testing, or digital mockups that illustrate Linear B character sets.
Common uses
- β’Scholarly writing or documentation about Linear B inventory terms
- β’Digital humanities notes and character set references
- β’Font testing and Unicode/encoding verification for Linear B characters
- β’Educational graphics showing examples of Linear B ideograms
- β’Metadata or tagging for datasets involving Linear B inscriptions
Examples
π Linear B Ideogram B140 Bronze
- πUnicode reference: π
- πLinear B ideogram for βbronzeβ: π
- πUse B140 (bronze) in the dataset field.
- πCharacter list includes: π (B140).
- πTypography sample: π in a Linear B block.
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1009A | |
| HTML Entity | 𐂚 | |
| HTML Code | 𐂚 | |
| CSS | \1009A | |
| Decimal | 65690 |
How to type Linear B Ideogram B140 Bronze Character (π)
On Windows
In Word, type 1009A 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 1009a, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy π 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 is the Unicode code point for π?
π is U+1009A (HTML entity: 𐂚).
How do I enter π in CSS?
You can use the CSS escape form: \\1009A.
How do I type π in JavaScript?
Use the JavaScript escape: \\u{1009A}.
What does this Linear B character represent?
In Unicode it is named βLINEAR B IDEOGRAM B140 BRONZE,β referring to the βbronzeβ category in that ideogram set.