U+1242E "𒐮" Cuneiform Numeric Sign Three Sharu Unicode Character

U+1242E "𒐮" Cuneiform Numeric Sign Three Sharu is a glyph representing a specific numeral from the ancient Mesopotamian cuneiform script, used primarily in Sumerian and Akkadian texts to denote the value of three sharu, where one sharu was a massive unit equal to 3,600. This character belongs to the Cuneiform Numbers and Punctuation block of the Unicode standard, which encodes numerical and metrological signs from cuneiform writing systems. It appears as a wedge shaped mark, often composed of three stacked or arranged horizontal wedges, and is significant for scholars studying ancient economic, administrative, and astronomical records. By including this sign in digital typography, Unicode enables accurate representation and analysis of cuneiform documents that recorded large quantities, such as agricultural yields or tribute payments, preserving a vital part of early written history.