What Is This Tool?
This converter helps transform weight measurements from the ancient mina (Biblical Greek) unit to the metric centigram (cg), facilitating the understanding and analysis of historical weights in a modern context.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the value in mina (Biblical Greek) that you want to convert.
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Select the from-unit as mina (Biblical Greek) and the to-unit as centigram [cg].
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Click convert to receive the equivalent weight in centigrams.
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Use the output for interpreting ancient mass into modern metric units.
Key Features
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Converts mina (Biblical Greek), an ancient Near Eastern and Greek unit of mass, into centigrams.
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Based on a typical Attic standard where 1 mina equals 34,000 centigrams.
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Browser-based and easy to use without requiring installation.
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Supports historical and archaeological research by bridging ancient and modern units.
Examples
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2 Mina (Biblical Greek) converts to 68,000 Centigrams [cg].
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0.5 Mina (Biblical Greek) converts to 17,000 Centigrams [cg].
Common Use Cases
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Translating ancient monetary weights for historical economic analysis.
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Converting archaeological finds of precious metals into modern mass units.
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Supporting museum curation and numismatic studies by providing precise measurements.
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Assisting academics researching biblical economies and ancient Greek trade systems.
Tips & Best Practices
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Consider regional and temporal variations in the mina's weight when interpreting results.
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Use this conversion as an approximate guide reflecting typical Attic standards.
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Refer to archaeological or textual context for better accuracy in historical cases.
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Combine conversion outputs with other historical data for comprehensive analysis.
Limitations
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The mina unit varied by region and historical period, impacting exact weight values.
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Conversion to centigrams uses an approximate equivalence based on the Attic standard.
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Precision may be limited because the mina was not uniform like modern metric units.
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Relying solely on this conversion without context may yield imprecise interpretations.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the mina (Biblical Greek) used for?
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The mina was an ancient unit of mass used for weighing precious metals and recording large monetary amounts in Near Eastern and Greek/Biblical contexts.
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How many centigrams are in one mina (Biblical Greek)?
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One mina (Biblical Greek) equals 34,000 centigrams.
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Why does the mina's weight vary in conversions?
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Because its exact weight differed by region and period, and it was not standardized like modern units, conversions are approximate and context-dependent.
Key Terminology
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Mina (Biblical Greek)
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An ancient unit of mass used in Near Eastern and Greek/Biblical contexts for precious metals and monetary amounts, with variable exact weight.
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Centigram [cg]
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A metric mass unit equal to one hundredth of a gram, useful for measuring small quantities precisely.
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Attic Standard
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A historical standard used in classical Greece where one mina equaled approximately 430 grams or 34,000 centigrams.