What Is This Tool?
This tool facilitates conversions between the assarion and quadrans, both ancient Roman units of mass used in Biblical and historical contexts. It helps interpret and analyze small weight units relevant to archaeology, numismatics, and historical studies.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the value in assarion (Biblical Roman) you wish to convert
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Select assarion as the input unit and quadrans as the output unit
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Click the convert button to obtain the equivalent mass in quadrans
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Use the results to assist with historical or archaeological research
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Apply the conversion in comparative numismatic or biblical studies
Key Features
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Converts assarion (Biblical Roman) to quadrans (Biblical Roman) with a defined fixed ratio
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Supports historical and archaeological unit interpretations
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Browser-based and easy to use for scholars and enthusiasts
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Provides contextual understanding for ancient Roman weight measurements
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Useful for analyzing coins, spices, and small commodities in ancient texts
Examples
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2 Assarion equals 8 Quadrans
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0.5 Assarion converts to 2 Quadrans
Common Use Cases
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Estimating masses of coins, spices, and medicines in Roman and Biblical contexts
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Supporting scholarly work on numismatics and historical economics
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Providing background information in Biblical and classical text commentaries
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Authenticating Roman coins through archaeological mass comparison
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Assisting museum cataloging and artifact conservation related to ancient coins
Tips & Best Practices
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Consider historical and regional variations when interpreting assarion values
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Account for coin corrosion or minting wear when using quadrans mass data
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Combine conversions with archaeological or textual evidence for accurate analysis
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Use this conversion tool alongside scholarly resources for comprehensive study
Limitations
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Assarion is a non-standardized unit whose magnitude varied historically and regionally
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Variability in coin weights due to wear or corrosion can impact quadrans precision
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Conversion results should be contextualized within specific archaeological frameworks
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is an assarion in historical terms?
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The assarion is an ancient Roman and Biblical-era unit of mass used for small quantities, referenced in historic texts but not standardized today.
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How does the quadrans relate to Roman coinage?
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The quadrans was a small Roman bronze coin that also functioned as a fractional unit of weight corresponding to a quarter of an as.
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Why is this conversion important for scholars?
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It helps interpret ancient weight references in archaeology, numismatics, and Biblical studies, enabling comparisons of historical coin and commodity masses.
Key Terminology
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Assarion (Biblical Roman)
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A historical Roman/Biblical unit of small mass used in ancient weighing and referenced in texts, varying by period and place.
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Quadrans (Biblical Roman)
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A small Roman bronze coin representing a fractional weight unit equal to one quarter of an as, used in monetary and mass contexts.
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Numismatics
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The scholarly study of coins and currency, including their history, classification, and physical properties.