Linear B Ideogram B230 Spear Character
π is the Linear B ideogram known as βB230 SPEARβ (U+100C6).
U+100C6
π is a Linear B symbol identified in Unicode as βLINEAR B IDEOGRAM B230 SPEARβ (U+100C6). Itβs commonly used by scholars, designers, and developers working with Linear B text data.
Linear B Ideogram B230 Spear Character Meaning
π is the Unicode character for the Linear B ideogram labeled βB230 SPEAR.β In practice, this character is used as a glyph to represent that specific ideogram in Linear B materials and datasets. Because Linear B is an ancient writing system and this is an ideogram, the symbol is best understood as a representation of an object or concept associated with a spear rather than as a modern alphabet letter. When you use π in documents, fonts, or code, youβre typically encoding the intended ideogram by its Unicode identity (U+100C6), making it reliable for text interchange and rendering when supported.
Common uses
- β’Labeling or annotating Linear B transcription samples in research notes and publications
- β’Including the ideogram in typographic mockups or layout tests for Unicode coverage
- β’Populating digital epigraphy datasets where specific ideogram IDs (like B230) must be preserved
- β’Creating educational content that references the βB230 SPEARβ ideogram by Unicode character
- β’Developing or testing software that must correctly copy, store, and render U+100C6
Examples
π Linear B Ideogram B230 Spear
- πLinear B: π (B230 SPEAR) appears in this transcription.
- πIn my dataset, the ideogram codepoint is U+100C6: π.
- πTypography test: can your font render π correctly?
- πI referenced βB230 SPEARβ using the symbol π in the caption.
- πUnicode string example: π should round-trip through copy/paste.
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+100C6 | |
| HTML Entity | 𐃆 | |
| HTML Code | 𐃆 | |
| CSS | \100C6 |
FAQ
What is the Unicode code point for π?
π is U+100C6.
How can I copy π into my code?
You can use the escapes provided: CSS \\100C6 or JavaScript \\u{100C6}, or the HTML entity 𐃆.
What does βB230 SPEARβ mean for this character?
βB230 SPEARβ is the Unicode character name for the Linear B ideogram represented by π (an ideogram associated with a spear concept).
Will π display correctly on all devices?
It depends on font support. If a font doesnβt include the Linear B block, the character may not render as expected.