What Is This Tool?
This conversion tool translates weights from drachma (Biblical Greek), an ancient silver coin and mass unit, to mina (Biblical Greek), a larger historical weight unit used for precious metals in Near Eastern and Greek sources.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the amount in drachma (Biblical Greek)
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Select the input unit as drachma (Biblical Greek)
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Choose mina (Biblical Greek) as the output unit
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Click convert to see results in mina
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Use the result to analyze or interpret historical silver weights
Key Features
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Converts drachma to mina based on classical standards
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Supports weight and mass measures used in biblical and Hellenistic contexts
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Browser-based and simple to use
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Helps interpret ancient monetary and archaeological records
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Offers examples for quick reference
Examples
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50 drachma (Biblical Greek) = 0.5 mina (Biblical Greek)
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200 drachma (Biblical Greek) = 2 mina (Biblical Greek)
Common Use Cases
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Estimating silver mass in ancient coins for archaeological study
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Converting ancient drachma references to mina for economic analysis
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Recording large biblical payments and temple contributions
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Interpreting Greek monetary accounts involving drachmae and minas
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Translating ancient monetary data into modern weight equivalents
Tips & Best Practices
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Verify the regional and chronological context due to weight variation
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Use the tool as an approximate guide following classical conversion rates
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Supplement conversion with archaeological and historical references
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Consider multiple sources when analyzing ancient monetary records
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Apply results to support numismatic and biblical research
Limitations
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Exact weight values for drachma and mina differ by era and region
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Conversion reflects typical or classical standards only
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Results should be treated as approximate equivalences
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Variations affect precision of economic and historical interpretations
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a drachma in Biblical Greek context?
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A drachma is an ancient silver coin and weight unit from Biblical (Koine) Greek, roughly about 4.3 grams, used across Hellenistic regions for mass and monetary purposes.
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How is a mina defined in Biblical Greek measurement?
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The mina is a larger ancient unit of mass used in Near Eastern and Greek sources, typically equaling 100 drachmae or about 430 grams under the classical Attic system.
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Why do drachma and mina weight values vary?
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Their exact weights change based on regional and historical periods, so values are approximate based on classical or typical standards.
Key Terminology
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Drachma (Biblical Greek)
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An ancient silver coin and weight unit approximately 4.3 grams, used across Hellenistic and Biblical regions.
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Mina (Biblical Greek)
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A larger ancient weight unit equal to about 100 drachmae, used for precious metals and monetary amounts in biblical and Near Eastern contexts.