U+1241F "𒐟" Cuneiform Numeric Sign Two Geshu Unicode Character

Unicode Version 17.0

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U+1241F "𒐟" Cuneiform Numeric Sign Two Geshu is a historical numeral from the Sumerian and Akkadian cuneiform scripts, representing the number two in the Geshu system, which was used for counting discrete objects or units. This sign is part of the Cuneiform Numbers and Punctuation block, standardized in Unicode version 5.0, and it illustrates how ancient scribes recorded quantities on clay tablets. Its wedge-shaped markings, typical of cuneiform, are distinct from other numeric systems within the script, such as those for time or capacity, and it provides modern researchers with insight into Mesopotamian administrative and economic practices.

General Properties

Code Point U+1241F
Version Added 5.0
Name Cuneiform Numeric Sign Two Geshu
Block Cuneiform Numbers and Punctuation
General Category Letter Number
Canonical Combining Class Not Reordered
Bidirectional Class Left To Right

Encodings

HTML Decimal Encoding 𒐟
HTML Hex Encoding 𒐟
UTF-8 Encoding 0xF0 0x92 0x90 0x9F
UTF-16 Encoding 0xD809 0xDC1F
UTF-32 Encoding 0x0001241F
C/C++/Java Escape \ud809\udc1f

Unicode Properties

NFC Quick Check Yes
NFD Quick Check Yes
NFKC Quick Check Yes
NFKD Quick Check Yes
Numeric Type Numeric
Numeric Value 2
Line Break Alphabetic
Script Cuneiform
Script Extensions Cuneiform
Indic Syllabic Category Other
ID Start Yes
XID Start Yes
ID Continue Yes
XID Continue Yes
Alphabetic Yes
Vertical Orientation Rotated
Grapheme Base Yes
Grapheme Cluster Break Other
Word Break Alphabetic letter
Sentence Break OLetter