What Is This Tool?
This converter allows users to translate weights measured in mina (Biblical Greek), an ancient unit of mass, into tetradrachma (Biblical Greek), a smaller silver coin unit. It supports analysis of biblical, archaeological, and historical texts by converting large monetary units into manageable silver coin equivalents.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the value in mina (Biblical Greek) you wish to convert.
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Select tetradrachma (Biblical Greek) as the target unit of mass.
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Click convert to see the equivalent amount in tetradrachma based on the fixed ratio.
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Use the results for historical or archaeological interpretation and study.
Key Features
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Converts mina (Biblical Greek) to tetradrachma (Biblical Greek) accurately using established historical conversion rates.
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Simple input interface for entering values and selecting units.
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Browser-based tool accessible for historical, biblical, and archaeological research.
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Supports economic and numismatic analyses by providing mass equivalents in silver coin units.
Examples
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2 mina converts to 50 tetradrachma.
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0.5 mina equals 12.5 tetradrachma.
Common Use Cases
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Interpreting large payments or temple contributions recorded in biblical texts.
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Analyzing silver weights and monetary values in classical Greek economic accounts.
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Converting ancient monetary records found in archaeological excavations into comparable modern units.
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Estimating weights of silver coins for numismatic and historical studies.
Tips & Best Practices
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Verify which regional or historical standards are applicable before using conversion results due to variations in mina and tetradrachma weights.
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Use conversion results as approximate values for analysis rather than precise modern measurements.
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Complement conversion data with archaeological or textual evidence when conducting research.
Limitations
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The weight of a mina varied across regions and time periods, affecting conversion accuracy.
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Tetradrachma units differed slightly in Hellenistic and Roman standards.
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This tool provides approximate conversions intended for historical estimation, not exact modern measurements.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the conversion rate between mina and tetradrachma?
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1 mina (Biblical Greek) equals 25 tetradrachma (Biblical Greek).
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Can this tool convert exact weights for modern use?
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No, the conversion is approximate and meant for historical and scholarly analysis rather than precise contemporary measurement.
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Why do mina and tetradrachma weights vary?
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Their weights differed depending on the region and historical period, with variations between Attic, Hellenistic, and Roman standards.
Key Terminology
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Mina (Biblical Greek)
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An ancient mass unit used in Near Eastern and Biblical Greek contexts, typically representing large silver weights linked to monetary values.
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Tetradrachma (Biblical Greek)
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A silver coin and mass unit of four drachmae in ancient biblical and Hellenistic Greek usage, commonly around 17.2 grams under the Attic standard.
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Conversion Rate
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The fixed ratio used to translate units; here, 1 mina equals 25 tetradrachma.