Convert shekel (Biblical Hebrew) to assarion (Biblical Roman)
Please provide values below to convert shekel (Biblical Hebrew) [shekel (BH)] to assarion (Biblical Roman) [assarion], or Convert assarion (Biblical Roman) to shekel (Biblical Hebrew).
How to Convert Shekel (Biblical Hebrew) to Assarion (Biblical Roman)
1 shekel (BH) = 47.6 assarion
Example: convert 15 shekel (BH) to assarion:
15 shekel (BH) = 15 × 47.6 assarion = 714 assarion
Shekel (Biblical Hebrew) to Assarion (Biblical Roman) Conversion Table
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Shekel (Biblical Hebrew)
The shekel (Biblical Hebrew) is an ancient unit of weight and currency used in biblical times, primarily for measuring silver and other precious metals.
History/Origin
Originating in ancient Mesopotamia, the shekel was used as a standard weight and currency in the ancient Near East, notably in biblical Israel. Its weight varied over time and region, but it generally represented a specific mass used for trade and taxation.
Current Use
Today, the shekel is the official currency of Israel (Israeli New Shekel), but the biblical shekel as a unit of weight is no longer in use. The term is primarily historical and religious in context.
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.