U+1243C "𒐼" Cuneiform Numeric Sign Four Variant Form Limmu Unicode Character
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U+1243C "𒐼" Cuneiform Numeric Sign Four Variant Form Limmu is a special numeral used in the cuneiform writing system of ancient Mesopotamia to represent the number four in a specific variant form, primarily associated with the Akkadian term "limmu," which denotes a year-name or an eponym dating system. This glyph differs from the standard cuneiform sign for four, often appearing in administrative and historical texts to ensure precise numerical or chronological notation. Its inclusion in Unicode allows for the accurate digital representation and study of these ancient records, preserving the distinct visual and linguistic features of Mesopotamian numerical conventions.
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Cuneiform Numeric Sign Four Variant Form Limmu4
General Properties
Code Point
U+1243C
Name
Cuneiform Numeric Sign Four Variant Form Limmu
Encodings
HTML Decimal Encoding
𒐼
HTML Hex Encoding
𒐼
UTF-8 Encoding
0xF0 0x92 0x90 0xBC
UTF-16 Encoding
0xD809 0xDC3C
UTF-32 Encoding
0x0001243C
C/C++/Java Escape
\ud809\udc3c
Unicode Properties
Numeric Value
4
Script Extensions
Cuneiform