U+1246C "𒑬" Cuneiform Numeric Sign Seven U Variant Form Unicode Character

Unicode Version 17.0

𒑬

U+1246C "𒑬" Cuneiform Numeric Sign Seven U Variant Form is a specific graphical representation of the number seven within the ancient cuneiform script system, classified under the Cuneiform Numbers and Punctuation block. This particular variant is distinguished by its unique wedge arrangement that represents the numeral seven with a distinctive "U" shaped grouping, potentially used in specific historical or scribal contexts to differentiate from other numerical signs or to indicate a specialized counting method in cuneiform texts. While closely related to other cuneiform numerals, this variant form underscores the complexity and regional variations within ancient Mesopotamian numerical notation, serving as a valuable artifact for scholars studying the evolution of writing and mathematics in early civilizations.

General Properties

Code Point U+1246C
Version Added 7.0
Name Cuneiform Numeric Sign Seven U Variant Form
Block Cuneiform Numbers and Punctuation
General Category Letter Number
Canonical Combining Class Not Reordered
Bidirectional Class Left To Right

Encodings

HTML Decimal Encoding 𒑬
HTML Hex Encoding 𒑬
UTF-8 Encoding 0xF0 0x92 0x91 0xAC
UTF-16 Encoding 0xD809 0xDC6C
UTF-32 Encoding 0x0001246C
C/C++/Java Escape \ud809\udc6c

Unicode Properties

NFC Quick Check Yes
NFD Quick Check Yes
NFKC Quick Check Yes
NFKD Quick Check Yes
Numeric Type Numeric
Numeric Value 7
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