Convert assarion (Biblical Roman) to mina (Biblical Greek)
Please provide values below to convert assarion (Biblical Roman) [assarion] to mina (Biblical Greek) [mina (BG)], or Convert mina (Biblical Greek) to assarion (Biblical Roman).
How to Convert Assarion (Biblical Roman) to Mina (Biblical Greek)
1 assarion = 0.000705882352941176 mina (BG)
Example: convert 15 assarion to mina (BG):
15 assarion = 15 × 0.000705882352941176 mina (BG) = 0.0105882352941176 mina (BG)
Assarion (Biblical Roman) to Mina (Biblical Greek) Conversion Table
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Assarion (Biblical Roman)
The assarion was a small Roman bronze or copper coin used in ancient times, often as a unit of weight and currency.
History/Origin
Originating in the Roman Empire, the assarion was used during the late Republic and early Imperial periods, primarily in the Eastern provinces. It served both as a monetary unit and a standard for measuring small weights.
Current Use
The assarion is no longer in use today. It is primarily of historical interest and is referenced in studies of ancient Roman economy and numismatics.
Mina (Biblical Greek)
The mina is an ancient unit of weight used in biblical Greek contexts, typically equivalent to about 50 shekels or roughly 0.6 kilograms.
History/Origin
The mina was used in the ancient Near East, including Greece and the Levant, dating back to the early Iron Age. It was a standard measure for trade and commerce in biblical times and was later adopted in various forms by different cultures.
Current Use
Today, the mina is primarily used in historical and biblical studies to understand ancient texts and measurements. It is not used as a modern unit of measurement but is included in historical weight and mass converters for educational purposes.