What Is This Tool?
This converter transforms weights measured in the mina, an ancient Biblical Hebrew unit, into pennyweight, a modern unit frequently used in precious metal measurement and jewelry.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the value in mina (Biblical Hebrew) you want to convert
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Select pennyweight [pwt] as the target unit
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Click the convert button to see the equivalent mass in pennyweight
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Use the results for historical analysis, jewelry measurement, or precious metal valuation
Key Features
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Converts ancient mina units to pennyweight with a defined conversion rate
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Useful in archaeology, numismatics, and Biblical research
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Supports accurate translation of historical mass units into modern standards
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Browser-based and straightforward to use
Examples
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2 mina (Biblical Hebrew) equals 733.0370217628 pennyweight [pwt]
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0.5 mina (Biblical Hebrew) converts to 183.2592554407 pennyweight [pwt]
Common Use Cases
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Interpreting ancient and Biblical texts mentioning weights of silver or gold
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Archaeological studies comparing historical weights with excavated items
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Determining the mass and value of metal artifacts in numismatics and conservation
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Measuring small quantities of precious metals in bullion trading and jewelry making
Tips & Best Practices
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Understand that the mina varied historically, so consider regional context
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Use results to assist historical and archaeological interpretations
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Apply the conversion for translating ancient units into modern precious metal weights
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Verify unit selections carefully before converting
Limitations
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The mina’s mass standard varied significantly over time and place
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Conversions provide approximate values rather than exact figures
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Not suitable for precise scientific or commercial mass measurement without contextual knowledge
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a mina (Biblical Hebrew)?
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It is an ancient Near Eastern unit of mass used in Biblical Hebrew texts, commonly for weighing precious metals and goods, with regional and temporal variations in its mass.
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Why convert mina to pennyweight [pwt]?
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Converting allows translating ancient mass measurements into a modern unit used in precious metals trade, jewelry, and historical analysis.
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Is the mina a fixed value?
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No, the mina’s mass standard was not fixed and varied depending on region and time period.
Key Terminology
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Mina (Biblical Hebrew)
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An ancient unit of mass used in the Near East and Biblical texts for weighing precious metals and goods, varying in exact mass by time and place.
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Pennyweight [pwt]
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A unit of mass in the troy weight system equal to 1/20 of a troy ounce, used for measuring small quantities of precious metals.
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Conversion Rate
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The factor used to translate a quantity from one unit to another, here specifically 1 Mina = 366.5185108814 Pennyweight.