0x2174

0x2174 refers to the Unicode code point U+2174, which is the character SMALL ROMAN NUMERAL FIVE. It represents the lowercase form of the Roman numeral five (v) and is part of the Unicode Number Forms block, which contains various numeric and related symbols.

In terms of encoding, the character has the Unicode general category Other Symbol (So). Its UTF-8 encoding is three bytes: E2 85 B4. In HTML or other contexts that use numeric character references, it can be written as ⅴ or ⅴ.

Usage of SMALL ROMAN NUMERAL FIVE is primarily typographic. It appears in contexts that require stylized or antique-looking numerals, such as certain fonts, decorative text, clocks, or manuscripts. In ordinary prose, the uppercase ROMAN NUMERAL FIVE (U+2165) or standard digits are typically preferred, as the lowercase form is less common and font support may vary.

Related topics include the broader set of Roman numerals, the Unicode Number Forms block, and typographic practices for numeral representation. While U+2174 exists to provide a lowercase alternative, practical usage depends on font availability and rendering, which can differ across platforms and applications.