What is a shekel in the Biblical Hebrew context?

A shekel is an ancient Near Eastern unit of mass used in Israelite commerce and ritual, commonly estimated at about 11.3 grams, traditionally divided into 20 gerahs.

What does the quadrans represent in Roman measurement?

The quadrans was a small Roman bronze coin weighing approximately one quarter of an as, serving as a fractional unit in the Roman weight and monetary system.

Why might conversion results vary?

Because both the shekel and quadrans weights varied over time and due to wear, corrosion, or minting differences, resulting conversions are approximations rather than exact figures.

How to Convert from Shekel (Biblical Hebrew) to Quadrans (Biblical Roman)

Convert weights from the ancient Biblical Hebrew shekel to the Roman quadrans coin mass using this specialized unit converter. Perfect for scholars, archaeologists, and numismatists exploring historical weight equivalences.

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Shekel (Biblical Hebrew) to Quadrans (Biblical Roman) Conversion Table

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Shekel (Biblical Hebrew) to Quadrans (Biblical Roman) Conversion Table
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What Is This Tool?

This converter translates weight measurements from the ancient shekel used in Biblical Hebrew contexts to the quadrans, a Roman bronze coin mass. It supports analyses in archaeology, Bible studies, numismatics, and museum conservation by connecting these historical units through their mass values.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the weight value in shekels (Biblical Hebrew).
Select the shekel as the 'from' unit and quadrans as the 'to' unit.
Click 'Convert' to see the equivalent mass in quadrans (Biblical Roman).

Key Features

Accurate conversion between shekel (Biblical Hebrew) and quadrans (Biblical Roman) units
Supports historical, archaeological, and biblical research applications
Browser-based tool with easy-to-use interface
Reflects weights used in ancient commerce, monetary, and ritual contexts

Examples

2 Shekels convert to 379.012987 Quadrans using the given rate.
0.5 Shekel equals approximately 94.75324675 Quadrans.

Common Use Cases

Analyzing temple contributions and half-shekel census taxes from Biblical texts.
Converting references of silver or metal payments in ancient Israelite commerce into Roman coin masses.
Supporting museum cataloging and conservation by relating coin mass to composition and condition.
Assisting scholarly research in economic history and archaeology with unit mass conversions.

Tips & Best Practices

Verify units match the historical context of your research before converting.
Use the converter as a guide to approximate weights rather than absolute values.
Consider historical variations and potential mass wear when interpreting results.
Utilize conversion for comparative analyses between Near Eastern and Roman systems.

Limitations

Shekel masses varied historically by period and location, so exact values are approximations.
Quadrans coin mass can fluctuate due to corrosion, wear, or minting variations.
Conversion uses typical mass assumptions and may not reflect every historical context.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a shekel in the Biblical Hebrew context?: A shekel is an ancient Near Eastern unit of mass used in Israelite commerce and ritual, commonly estimated at about 11.3 grams, traditionally divided into 20 gerahs.
What does the quadrans represent in Roman measurement?: The quadrans was a small Roman bronze coin weighing approximately one quarter of an as, serving as a fractional unit in the Roman weight and monetary system.
Why might conversion results vary?: Because both the shekel and quadrans weights varied over time and due to wear, corrosion, or minting differences, resulting conversions are approximations rather than exact figures.

Key Terminology

Shekel (Biblical Hebrew): An ancient Near Eastern mass unit cited in Biblical texts, used for commerce and ritual in Israelite contexts, roughly 11.3 grams.
Quadrans (Biblical Roman): A small Roman bronze coin with mass used as a fractional Roman weight and monetary system unit, equal to one quarter of an as.
Gerah: A subunit of the shekel, with 20 gerahs comprising one shekel in traditional reckoning.

Quick Knowledge Check

What ancient unit is traditionally divided into 20 gerahs?

Quadrans

Shekel (Biblical Hebrew)

The quadrans was a type of what?

Roman bronze coin

Greek silver coin

Egyptian weight measure

Why is the conversion between shekel and quadrans approximate?

Historical mass variations

Exact formulas exist

Modern minting standards

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