U+10A48 "𐩈" Kharoshthi Fraction One Half Unicode Character

U+10A48 "𐩈" Kharoshthi Fraction One Half is a numeric symbol from the ancient Kharoshthi script, which was used primarily in the regions of modern-day Afghanistan, Pakistan, and northern India from around the 3rd century BCE to the 4th century CE. This character represents the fraction one half, functioning as part of a specialized set of fractional signs within the Kharoshthi writing system that denoted quantities such as halves, quarters, and other divisions for commercial and administrative recording. Its inclusion in the Unicode Standard helps preserve the historical legacy of the Kharoshthi script, allowing for the accurate digital representation and study of ancient texts that document trade, taxation, and other numerical data from the Gandhāran civilization.