What Is This Tool?
This converter transforms ancient weight units from mina (Biblical Hebrew) into denarius (Biblical Roman), facilitating the interpretation of historical texts and artifacts related to precious metals and monetary values.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the value in mina (Biblical Hebrew) that you want to convert
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Select denarius (Biblical Roman) as the target unit
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Review the approximate converted value based on established conversion rates
Key Features
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Converts weight units used in Biblical and ancient Near Eastern contexts
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Includes mina and denarius units with their historical significance
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Provides approximate conversion rates to assist historical economic studies
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Supports scholars, archaeologists, and numismatists in interpreting ancient measurements
Examples
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1 mina is approximately equal to 148 denarii
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0.5 mina converts to about 74 denarii
Common Use Cases
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Analyzing silver and gold amounts in Biblical and ancient Near Eastern records
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Comparing archaeological weights to historical standards in trade and economy research
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Estimating the silver content and mass of Roman coins in numismatic studies
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Examining wages and prices in Roman provincial economies for historical economic analysis
Tips & Best Practices
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Use the converter as an approximate guide due to regional and historical variations in unit weights
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Combine conversion results with archaeological context for accurate interpretations
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Consider the effects of metal debasements when relating denarius values over time
Limitations
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The mina's mass varied depending on region and time, affecting conversion accuracy
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Denarius weight and silver content changed historically due to imperial debasements
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Conversions provide approximate values and should not be used for precise monetary appraisals
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a mina in Biblical Hebrew context?
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A mina is an ancient Near Eastern mass unit recorded in Biblical Hebrew texts used for weighing precious metals and goods, with estimated modern values around 0.5 to 1.0 kilograms.
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How is the denarius used as a unit in this conversion?
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The denarius, originally a Roman silver coin, serves as an approximate measure of silver weight in the 1st-century Biblical context and helps convert ancient mass to coin equivalents.
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Why are conversions between mina and denarius approximate?
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Because both the mina's mass and the denarius's silver content varied historically and regionally, conversion results should be treated as estimates rather than exact values.
Key Terminology
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Mina (Biblical Hebrew)
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An ancient biblical unit of mass for precious metals, with variable mass often estimated between 0.5 and 1.0 kilograms.
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Denarius (Biblical Roman)
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A Roman silver coin used in the 1st century, serving as an approximate weight reference for silver in historical and archaeological studies.
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Conversion Rate
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The numeric factor representing how many denarii correspond to one mina, approximately 148.05 in this context.