What Is This Tool?
This converter allows you to translate weights measured in the assarion, an ancient Roman unit, into shekels, a historical Hebrew unit. It is designed for use in historical, archaeological, and Biblical scholarship to help interpret ancient mass units.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the value in assarion (Biblical Roman) units you wish to convert
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Select assarion as the starting unit and shekel as the target unit
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Click the convert button to see the equivalent in shekels
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Use the result for historical interpretation or scholarly reference
Key Features
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Converts assarion (Biblical Roman) to shekel (Biblical Hebrew) for historical mass measurements
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Supports interpretation of ancient texts, inscriptions, and archaeological findings
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Uses a fixed conversion rate based on scholarly estimates for comparative analysis
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Browser-based and easy to use without installation
Examples
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10 Assarions convert to approximately 0.211074561 Shekels
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50 Assarions convert to approximately 1.055372805 Shekels
Common Use Cases
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Estimating the mass of ancient coins, spices, or medicines in Roman and Biblical contexts
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Comparing ancient weight values in archaeological and numismatic research
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Clarifying weights mentioned in Biblical passages for translations and commentaries
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Analyzing temple contributions, taxes, and trade weights in Israelite history
Tips & Best Practices
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Use the tool primarily for interpretive and comparative purposes rather than exact measurements
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Consider the historical variability of units when analyzing conversion results
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Apply conversions carefully in scholarly work with awareness of the approximate nature
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Combine this tool with archaeological or textual context for better understanding
Limitations
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Assarion and shekel units were not standardized and varied over time and location
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Conversions are approximate and should not be used for precise scientific measurement
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Historical variability means the exact mass may differ across sources
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Use caution when applying results in academic research due to uncertain exact values
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is an assarion?
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An assarion is an ancient Roman unit of mass referenced in Biblical and historical texts, used for weighing small amounts during that era.
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Why convert assarion to shekel?
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Converting assarion to shekel helps compare ancient measurements from different cultures and is useful in archaeological and Biblical research.
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Are the conversions exact?
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No, conversions are approximate due to the historical variability and lack of standardization of these ancient units.
Key Terminology
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Assarion (Biblical Roman)
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A historical Roman unit of mass used in Biblical and ancient Roman contexts, employed for weighing small quantities in antiquity.
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Shekel (Biblical Hebrew)
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An ancient Near Eastern unit of mass documented in Biblical Hebrew texts, commonly used in Israelite commerce and rituals.
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Conversion Rate
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The numerical factor (1 Assarion = 0.0211074561 Shekel) used to translate weights between assarion and shekel units.