What Is This Tool?
This tool converts mass values from the lepton, a tiny historical bronze coin from Roman Judea, into the mina, a larger ancient Near Eastern unit of mass used in Biblical Hebrew texts. It helps interpret and translate ancient weight references for research and study.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the amount in lepta (plural of lepton) you want to convert
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Select lepton (Biblical Roman) as the input unit
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Choose mina (Biblical Hebrew) as the target unit
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Click convert to see the equivalent mass value in mina
Key Features
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Converts historical mass units from lepton (Biblical Roman) to mina (Biblical Hebrew)
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Supports studies in Biblical texts, archaeology, and numismatics
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Uses modern scholarly estimates for ancient weight approximations
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Browser-based and easy to use without needing specialized software
Examples
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10 lepta equals 0.000527686 mina
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100 lepta equals 0.00527686 mina
Common Use Cases
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Interpreting small monetary weights referenced in Biblical passages
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Analyzing ancient coin masses for archaeological and numismatic research
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Estimating historical values of metal-based transactions in ancient Judea
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Comparing excavated weights to historical standards in metrology studies
Tips & Best Practices
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Use the tool for historical and archaeological contexts where precise modern units are not applicable
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Consider the variability in ancient mass standards over time and region when interpreting results
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Supplement conversion with archaeological data and scholarly research for best accuracy
Limitations
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Conversion values represent approximations due to varying ancient weights across eras and locations
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Differences in coin minting and materials may affect the actual mass
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The tool is designed specifically for historical and archaeological use, not modern measurement requirements
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a lepton (Biblical Roman)?
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A lepton was the smallest low-value bronze coin used in ancient Roman Judea, representing a very small mass unit in historical contexts.
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What does a mina (Biblical Hebrew) represent?
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The mina is an ancient unit of mass used in Biblical Hebrew texts, typically for weighing precious metals and large quantities of goods.
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Why does the conversion between lepton and mina vary?
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Both units varied regionally and over time, so the conversion uses modern scholarly estimates rather than exact fixed standards.
Key Terminology
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Lepton (Biblical Roman)
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A very small bronze coin in Roman Judea used historically as a mass reference for tiny metallic tokens.
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Mina (Biblical Hebrew)
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An ancient unit of mass used in Biblical Hebrew texts for weighing precious metals and larger trade goods.
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Conversion Rate
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The approximate multiplier used to convert one unit of mass into another, here 1 lepton = 0.0000527686 mina.