What Is This Tool?
This converter allows users to convert weights from assarion, a small ancient Roman/Biblical mass unit, into mina, a larger Biblical Greek weight used historically in economic and monetary contexts. It supports the interpretation of historical and archaeological records involving these ancient units.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the number of assarion units you want to convert.
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Select assarion (Biblical Roman) as the source unit.
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Choose mina (Biblical Greek) as the target unit.
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Click the convert button to view the equivalent weight in mina.
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Use the result for historical or research context regarding ancient weights.
Key Features
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Converts assarion (Biblical Roman) to mina (Biblical Greek) based on scholarly consensus values.
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Designed for weight and mass unit conversions in historical metrology.
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Suitable for researchers in archaeology, biblical studies, numismatics, and historical economics.
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Browser-based tool with straightforward input and output options.
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Displays conversion results using the established conversion rate.
Examples
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Convert 10 assarion: 10 × 0.0007077206 = 0.007077206 mina.
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Convert 100 assarion: 100 × 0.0007077206 = 0.07077206 mina.
Common Use Cases
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Estimating small commodity weights such as coins or spices in ancient Roman and Biblical contexts.
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Interpreting ancient monetary records in Greek and Near Eastern economies.
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Comparing historical weight statements in scholarly archaeology and numismatics.
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Providing context for biblical translations and commentaries referencing weights.
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Analyzing archaeological artifacts involving mass measurements.
Tips & Best Practices
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Understand this conversion is approximate and based on typical historical values.
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Use results within scholarly and contextual frameworks, not modern standard units.
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Apply the tool for research purposes in history, archaeology, and biblical studies.
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Cross-check with other historical sources for more accurate interpretations.
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Remember the units varied by region and period, so treat conversions as guides.
Limitations
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Both assarion and mina are historical units with varying magnitudes depending on context.
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The conversion rate is approximate, derived from scholarly consensus values.
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Neither unit is part of modern standardized measurement systems.
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Conversion assumptions may not apply uniformly across all ancient sources or regions.
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Results should be interpreted cautiously within historical and research settings.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is the conversion between assarion and mina exact?
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No, the conversion is approximate because both units varied by region and time. It is based on typical historical values and scholarly consensus.
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Can I use this tool for modern weight measurements?
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No, both assarion and mina are ancient, non-standard units used in historical contexts, not for modern measurements.
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Why are assarion and mina important in research?
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They help interpret ancient texts, archaeological findings, and economic records that mention these weights, aiding historical and biblical studies.
Key Terminology
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Assarion (Biblical Roman)
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A historical Roman/Biblical era unit of mass for weighing small amounts, used mainly in ancient contexts.
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Mina (Biblical Greek)
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An ancient Greek and Near Eastern unit of mass for weighing precious metals and large monetary sums.
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Conversion Rate
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The factor used to translate a quantity in assarion to its equivalent in mina, here approximately 0.0007077206.