U+12458 "𒑘" Cuneiform Numeric Sign One Eshe3 Unicode Character

Unicode Version 17.0

𒑘

U+12458 "𒑘" Cuneiform Numeric Sign One Eshe3 is a specific numeral from the cuneiform script, an ancient writing system used in Mesopotamia. This sign represents the numerical value of one, with the term "Eshe3" indicating a particular variant or context within the numeric system of cuneiform. It belongs to the Unicode block reserved for cuneiform numbers and punctuation, which encodes symbols from the Sumerian and Akkadian traditions. The character is used in scholarly work to accurately represent ancient texts, allowing for digital preservation and study of these early numerical notations. Its inclusion in the Unicode standard ensures that researchers and typographers can access and display this historical artifact consistently across modern electronic platforms.

General Properties

Code Point U+12458
Version Added 5.0
Name Cuneiform Numeric Sign One Eshe3
Block Cuneiform Numbers and Punctuation
General Category Letter Number
Canonical Combining Class Not Reordered
Bidirectional Class Left To Right

Encodings

HTML Decimal Encoding 𒑘
HTML Hex Encoding 𒑘
UTF-8 Encoding 0xF0 0x92 0x91 0x98
UTF-16 Encoding 0xD809 0xDC58
UTF-32 Encoding 0x00012458
C/C++/Java Escape \ud809\udc58

Unicode Properties

NFC Quick Check Yes
NFD Quick Check Yes
NFKC Quick Check Yes
NFKD Quick Check Yes
Numeric Type Numeric
Numeric Value 1
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