What Is This Tool?
This converter transforms weights or monetary amounts expressed in mina (Biblical Greek) into drachma (Biblical Greek), ancient units used for precious metals and currency across Near Eastern and Greek historical sources.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the quantity in mina (Biblical Greek) you wish to convert
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Select mina as the source unit and drachma as the target unit
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Click the convert button to get the equivalent weight or amount in drachma
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Use the result to aid in historical, archaeological, or economic interpretation
Key Features
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Converts biblical and ancient Near Eastern weight units between mina and drachma
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Based on the historical conversion rate of 1 mina = 100 drachma
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Suitable for numismatic, archaeological, and biblical economic analyses
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Browser-based tool requiring no installations
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Facilitates interpreting ancient monetary records for modern research
Examples
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2 minas equal 200 drachmae (2 × 100)
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0.5 mina converts to 50 drachmae (0.5 × 100)
Common Use Cases
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Breaking down large ancient payments or temple contributions into smaller denominations
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Analyzing classical Greek economic accounts involving mina, drachmae, and talents
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Translating archaeological coin weights into standardized ancient units for study
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Interpreting monetary amounts recorded in biblical and Near Eastern texts
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure you select the correct unit system corresponding to biblical or Hellenistic contexts
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Consider regional and temporal variations when applying the conversion for research
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Use the tool as a guide when assessing ancient monetary or weight records
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Cross-reference conversion results with archaeological or historical data for accuracy
Limitations
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The exact weight of mina and drachma varied between regions and time periods
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Conversion values may not reflect precise modern equivalents for all ancient contexts
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Regional discrepancies in silver purity and standards affect exact unit values
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the standard conversion rate between mina and drachma?
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One mina (Biblical Greek) is equivalent to 100 drachma (Biblical Greek) according to classical Attic measurements.
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Can this converter account for regional weight variations?
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This tool uses a general conversion rate; however, exact weights varied by region and era, so results serve as approximate guides.
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What are typical uses of converting mina into drachma?
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Conversions help break down large monetary amounts into smaller units for economic analysis and to interpret archaeological or biblical records.
Key Terminology
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Mina (Biblical Greek)
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An ancient mass unit used in Near Eastern and Greek sources for weighing precious metals and recording large monetary amounts, often equal to 100 drachmae.
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Drachma (Biblical Greek)
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An ancient unit of weight and silver coin used in Hellenistic regions approximating 4.3 grams, serving as a mass measure and monetary denomination.