What Is This Tool?
This converter transforms weight and mass values from the quadrans, a small Roman bronze coin used in ancient weight systems, to the bekan, a Biblical Hebrew weight unit representing half a shekel. It supports research in archaeology, numismatics, biblical scholarship, and museum conservation.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the numerical value in quadrans (Biblical Roman) you wish to convert.
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Select the output unit as bekan (Biblical Hebrew).
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Click the convert button to obtain the equivalent weight in bekan.
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Use the results to aid comparative analysis in your research or study.
Key Features
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Converts quadrans (Biblical Roman) units to bekan (Biblical Hebrew) accurately based on established conversion rates.
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Supports archaeological and historical scholarship involving ancient coinage and weights.
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Useful for museum cataloging and biblical economic studies.
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Browser-based and easy to use for quick unit conversions.
Examples
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10 Quadrans equals approximately 0.105537281 Bekan
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50 Quadrans equals approximately 0.527686405 Bekan
Common Use Cases
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Archaeological identification and authentication of Roman coins by comparing mass.
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Converting ancient Roman coin mass measurements into Biblical Hebrew weight units for scholarly study.
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Analyzing Biblical temple tax contributions and legal payments in silver.
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Museum conservation efforts using mass data to assess alloy and corrosion impacts.
Tips & Best Practices
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Always consider the variability of ancient shekel standards when interpreting bekan values.
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Factor in coin wear and corrosion when measuring quadrans mass for conversion.
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Use this tool primarily for comparative and scholarly purposes rather than precise commercial replication.
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Ensure input values are accurate to enhance the meaningfulness of converted results.
Limitations
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Ancient shekel standards varied, affecting exact weight equivalencies of the bekan.
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Surviving coins may have altered mass due to wear, corrosion, or alloy differences.
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Conversions are approximate and best suited for research contexts rather than exact transactions.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a quadrans in the context of weight measurement?
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A quadrans was a small Roman bronze coin whose mass was used as a fractional unit in the Roman weight and monetary system, representing one quarter of an as.
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How is the bekan related to the shekel?
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The bekan is a Biblical Hebrew unit of weight that denotes half of a shekel, with its exact value varying due to ancient shekel standard differences.
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Can this conversion tool be used for precise commercial trade?
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No, the conversion is approximate and intended for scholarly and comparative research rather than exact commercial transactions.
Key Terminology
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Quadrans (Biblical Roman)
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A small Roman bronze coin used as a fractional weight and monetary unit equal to one quarter of an as.
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Bekan (Biblical Hebrew)
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A Biblical Hebrew weight unit representing half of a shekel, used in ancient measurements especially in biblical contexts.
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Shekel
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An ancient unit of weight and currency of varying standards, used widely in the Near East.