The assarion is an ancient Roman or Biblical unit of mass used for small weights. It varies historically and is primarily used in the study of historical texts and artifacts.

What is the troy or apothecary pound?

The troy or apothecary pound is a historical mass unit equal to 12 troy ounces or about 373.2417 grams, traditionally used for precious metals and apothecary measurements.

Why is the assarion to pound conversion approximate?

Because the assarion's exact mass changed over different times and places, conversions to the troy pound are approximate and depend on the historical context.

How to Convert from Assarion (Biblical Roman) to Pound (Troy or Apothecary)

Convert weights from the historical assarion unit used in Biblical and Roman times to the troy or apothecary pound, commonly used in historical precious metal and apothecary measurements.

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Assarion (Biblical Roman) to Pound (troy or apothecary) Conversion Table

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What Is This Tool?

This converter allows you to translate weights measured in the assarion, a small mass unit from Biblical Roman times, into pounds using the troy or apothecary system, aiding historians, archaeologists, and scholars in interpreting ancient measurements.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the value in assarion units you wish to convert
Select 'assarion (Biblical Roman)' as the input unit
Choose 'pound (troy or apothecary)' as the output unit
Click the convert button to see the equivalent weight in pounds
Use the results to assist in scholarly or contextual work involving historical weights

Key Features

Converts assarion (Biblical Roman) units to troy or apothecary pounds
Based on a historical conversion factor for accurate contextual analysis
Supports research in archaeology, numismatics, and historical economics
Facilitates translation and interpretation of ancient texts referencing weights
Browser-based and easy-to-use interface

Examples

10 assarions convert to approximately 0.006446894 pounds (troy or apothecary)
500 assarions convert to approximately 0.3223447 pounds (troy or apothecary)

Common Use Cases

Estimating weights of coins, spices, and medicines in ancient Biblical and Roman contexts
Converting ancient weight records in archaeological and numismatic research
Providing accurate weight references in Biblical and classical text commentaries
Interpreting historic apothecary prescriptions and pharmacopoeias
Cataloging museum objects and historical coinage recorded in troy/apothecary units

Tips & Best Practices

Consider the historical and regional context when interpreting assarion weights
Use this converter as a guide rather than a definitive modern measurement
Cross-reference conversions with scholarly sources for archaeological precision
Apply results cautiously when converting old apothecary or precious metal weights
Review any conversion in light of the underlying variability of ancient units

Limitations

Assarion is not a standardized modern unit and varied in mass over time and location
Conversions are approximations and must consider historical context
The troy pound is mostly obsolete and relevant mainly to historical analysis
Precise conversions require scholarly caution due to ancient unit variability

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an assarion?: The assarion is an ancient Roman or Biblical unit of mass used for small weights. It varies historically and is primarily used in the study of historical texts and artifacts.
What is the troy or apothecary pound?: The troy or apothecary pound is a historical mass unit equal to 12 troy ounces or about 373.2417 grams, traditionally used for precious metals and apothecary measurements.
Why is the assarion to pound conversion approximate?: Because the assarion's exact mass changed over different times and places, conversions to the troy pound are approximate and depend on the historical context.

Key Terminology

Assarion (Biblical Roman): An ancient unit of mass used in Biblical and Roman times for small weights, varying historically and regionally.
Pound (Troy or Apothecary): A historical mass unit equal to 12 troy ounces or exactly 373.2417216 grams, used in apothecary and precious metal measurements.
Conversion Rate: A factor used to convert one unit into another; here, 1 assarion equals 0.0006446894 troy or apothecary pounds.

Quick Knowledge Check

What type of unit is the assarion?

A modern standardized metric unit

A historical Roman/Biblical unit of mass

A unit for measuring distance

The troy pound is mainly used today for:

Everyday weight measurement

Historical analysis and precious metal measurements

Measuring liquid volumes

What should be considered when converting assarions?

The exact standardized metric equivalent

Historical variability and context

Current currency exchange rates

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