What Is This Tool?
This converter transforms weight values from the mina, an ancient Biblical Greek unit, into assarion, a historical Roman/Biblical unit. It supports users in interpreting old texts and artifacts related to ancient weights and monetary systems.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the weight value in mina (Biblical Greek) to convert
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Select mina (Biblical Greek) as the source unit
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Choose assarion (Biblical Roman) as the target unit
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Click the convert button to see the equivalent weight
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Use the results to inform historical and archaeological research
Key Features
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Converts weight between mina (Biblical Greek) and assarion (Biblical Roman)
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Based on historical and archaeological measurement interpretations
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Supports research in biblical studies, archaeology, and numismatics
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Provides context for ancient economic and scriptural records
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Browser-based and simple to use with intuitive input
Examples
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Converting 1 mina yields approximately 1413 assarion
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3 minas converts to about 4239 assarion
Common Use Cases
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Interpreting ancient biblical and Near Eastern monetary weights
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Comparing and translating weight values across classical Greek and Roman units
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Analyzing archaeological findings for historical economic research
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Supporting numismatic studies in ancient coin weights
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Clarifying ancient text references to weights and payments
Tips & Best Practices
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Consider the historical context since unit magnitudes vary by era and region
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Use the converter as an aid for rough estimates rather than precise modern measurements
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Cross-reference with archaeological or textual data when possible
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Remember the assarion is a non-standard unit relevant mainly to scholarly work
Limitations
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Unit weights vary historically, causing some uncertainty in conversions
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Neither mina nor assarion are standardized modern units
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Conversions are approximate and best suited for academic interpretation
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Assarion is not used in contemporary measurement systems
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a mina (Biblical Greek)?
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The mina is an ancient unit of mass used in Greek and Near Eastern sources to weigh precious metals and record large monetary amounts, varying by time and region.
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Why convert mina to assarion?
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Converting mina to assarion helps interpret and compare ancient measurements found in Biblical texts and Roman records for historical and archaeological studies.
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Are these units used in modern measurements?
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No, both mina and assarion are historical units not standardized today, so conversions serve mainly academic and interpretive purposes.
Key Terminology
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Mina (Biblical Greek)
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An ancient unit of mass used in Greek and Near Eastern contexts to weigh precious metals and large monetary quantities.
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Assarion (Biblical Roman)
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A historical Roman unit of mass used for small commodities, relevant mainly in biblical and archaeological scholarship.