What is a mina (Biblical Hebrew)?

It is an ancient mass unit from Near Eastern cultures attested in Biblical texts, used for weighing precious metals and goods, with variable mass standards over time and regions.

What does pound (troy or apothecary) mean?

The troy or apothecary pound is a historical mass unit equal to 12 troy ounces or exactly 373.2417216 grams, traditionally used in apothecaries and for precious metals.

Why convert from mina to troy pound?

Converting assists in interpreting ancient weight records using a more precisely documented system relevant for numismatic and archaeological studies.

How to Convert from Mina (Biblical Hebrew) to Pound (Troy or Apothecary)?

Convert weights between the ancient mina (Biblical Hebrew) unit and the historical troy or apothecary pound using this specialized online unit converter for weight and mass.

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Mina (Biblical Hebrew) to Pound (troy or apothecary) Conversion Table

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Mina (Biblical Hebrew) to Pound (troy or apothecary) Conversion Table
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What Is This Tool?

This online converter transforms weight measurements from mina, an ancient Biblical Hebrew unit, to the troy or apothecary pound, a historical mass unit used for precious metals. It supports research and study in archaeology, numismatics, and historical trade.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the value in mina (Biblical Hebrew) that you want to convert
Choose the troy or apothecary pound as the target unit
Click the convert button to see the equivalent weight in pounds
Use the conversion results to support historical and archaeological analysis

Key Features

Converts ancient mina weights to troy/apothecary pounds with an exact rate
Supports research in archaeology, numismatics, and historical studies
Browser-based and easy to use without installation
Includes examples for quick reference

Examples

2 mina (Biblical Hebrew) is equal to 3.054320924 pound (troy or apothecary)
0.5 mina (Biblical Hebrew) converts to 0.763580231 pound (troy or apothecary)

Common Use Cases

Interpreting ancient texts detailing precious metal weights in Biblical and Near Eastern studies
Comparing archaeological finds with historical weight standards
Estimating metal object masses for numismatic and conservation purposes
Converting historical apothecary prescriptions to modern units
Cataloguing weights of coins and museum artifacts recorded in troy units
Analyzing bullion and coinage quantities in historical records

Tips & Best Practices

Verify the historical context of the mina's mass standard given regional variation
Use this conversion primarily for historical, archaeological, or numismatic research
Confirm the unit system used when interpreting ancient and older sources
Cross-check converted results when precise weight is critical due to variability

Limitations

The mina's mass varied regionally and over time, affecting exact conversions
The troy pound is largely obsolete and not commonly used in modern measurement
Conversion results may not reflect precise contemporary weight standards

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a mina (Biblical Hebrew)?: It is an ancient mass unit from Near Eastern cultures attested in Biblical texts, used for weighing precious metals and goods, with variable mass standards over time and regions.
What does pound (troy or apothecary) mean?: The troy or apothecary pound is a historical mass unit equal to 12 troy ounces or exactly 373.2417216 grams, traditionally used in apothecaries and for precious metals.
Why convert from mina to troy pound?: Converting assists in interpreting ancient weight records using a more precisely documented system relevant for numismatic and archaeological studies.

Key Terminology

Mina (Biblical Hebrew): An ancient mass unit from Biblical Hebrew texts used for weighing precious metals; mass standards varied historically and geographically.
Pound (troy or apothecary): A historical unit of mass equal to 12 troy ounces or exactly 373.2417216 grams, used in apothecaries and precious metal measurements.
Numismatics: The study or collection of currency, including coins, tokens, and related objects.

Quick Knowledge Check

Which system does the mina belong to?

Modern metric system

Ancient Biblical Hebrew weight system

Apothecary system

How many troy ounces are in one troy pound?

Why might conversions from mina to troy pound vary?

Regional mass variation of mina

Troy pound is not well defined

Conversion uses estimated data only

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