What Is This Tool?
This converter helps you transform weight measures from the tetradrachma, a silver coin and unit of mass from Biblical Greek contexts, into the assarion, a historical Roman unit of mass. It serves as a bridge to interpret ancient references by converting old units used in biblical, archaeological, and numismatic research.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the value you want to convert in tetradrachma.
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Select tetradrachma (Biblical Greek) as the source unit.
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Select assarion (Biblical Roman) as the target unit.
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Click the convert button to see the equivalent value in assarion.
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Use the result to assist with historical and archaeological interpretations.
Key Features
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Converts weight units between tetradrachma (Biblical Greek) and assarion (Biblical Roman)
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Based on historical and scholarly reconstruction of ancient measurement equivalences
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Supports analysis of biblical, Hellenistic, and archaeological records
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Browser-based tool requiring no installation
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Provides a straightforward calculation process with clear output
Examples
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2 tetradrachma equals approximately 113.04 assarion.
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0.5 tetradrachma equals about 28.26 assarion.
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Convert any fractional or whole tetradrachma value to its assarion equivalent using the conversion provided.
Common Use Cases
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Analyzing the weight of offerings, taxes, or wages mentioned in biblical or classical records.
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Comparing silver coin masses in archaeological and numismatic studies.
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Translating and contextualizing ancient economic data for scholarly research.
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Supporting biblical and classical text commentaries with accurate historical mass conversions.
Tips & Best Practices
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Cross-check numerical conversions when interpreting ancient sources due to unit variability.
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Understand the historical context of the units for accurate application in research.
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Use the conversion primarily for approximate estimations, not precise measurements.
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Consider regional and temporal differences in ancient standards when analyzing results.
Limitations
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Both tetradrachma and assarion are historical units with regional and temporal variations.
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Conversion rates are approximate and derived from scholarly consensus rather than standardized measures.
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The tool does not provide exact modern equivalents for these ancient units.
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Precision is limited due to inherent variability in ancient measurement systems.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the tetradrachma unit used for?
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The tetradrachma was a silver coin and mass unit in Biblical Greek contexts used historically for weighing silver, especially in biblical and Hellenistic economic references.
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Is the assarion a modern unit?
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No, the assarion is a historical Roman unit of mass mentioned in ancient texts, not standardized in modern measurement systems.
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Can I use this converter for precise modern weight measurements?
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No, this converter provides approximate conversions for historical units that vary regionally and lack modern standardization.
Key Terminology
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Tetradrachma (Biblical Greek)
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A historical silver coin and unit of mass from Biblical Greek tradition, approximately 17.2 grams under the common Attic standard.
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Assarion (Biblical Roman)
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A historical Roman unit of mass mentioned in ancient texts, used for measuring small weights in biblical and archaeological contexts.
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Historical Metrology
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The study and interpretation of measurement systems used in ancient times.