What Is This Tool?
This unit converter translates the historical mass of the tetradrachma, an ancient Biblical Greek silver coin unit, into the modern mass unit kilogram (kg). It facilitates understanding and comparing ancient silver weights within today's metric system.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the amount in tetradrachma (Biblical Greek)
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Select tetradrachma as the source unit and kilogram [kg] as the target unit
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Click convert to see the equivalent mass in kilograms
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Use the result for historical weight analysis or research
Key Features
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Converts tetradrachma (Biblical Greek) mass to kilograms
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Based on historical Attic standard approximations
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Ideal for historical, archaeological, and numismatic analysis
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Browser-based and easy to use without installations
Examples
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5 Tetradrachma (Biblical Greek) converts approximately to 0.068 kg
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10 Tetradrachma (Biblical Greek) equals roughly 0.136 kg
Common Use Cases
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Analyzing silver masses mentioned in biblical or Hellenistic records
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Estimating ancient offerings, taxes, or wages from coin weights
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Authenticating Greek silver coins by assessing their mass
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Supporting archaeological and economic historical research
Tips & Best Practices
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Consider regional and historical variations in tetradrachma mass
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Use conversion results as approximate values for historical context
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Apply conversions to support academic, archaeological, or numismatic studies
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Cross-reference results with other historical data for accuracy
Limitations
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The tetradrachma mass varied by time and place; 17.2 grams is an approximate value
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Conversion results may not reflect precise weights of all coin samples
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Historical standards and measurement inconsistencies introduce uncertainty
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a tetradrachma in Biblical Greek context?
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It is a silver coin representing four drachmae whose mass is about 17.2 grams under the common Attic standard, used historically rather than as a modern unit.
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Why convert tetradrachma to kilograms?
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Converting allows comparing ancient silver weights with modern units, aiding historians, archaeologists, and economists in analysis and research.
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Is the conversion exact for all tetradrachma coins?
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No, because the tetradrachma's mass varied regionally and over time, so the conversion provides an approximate value.
Key Terminology
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Tetradrachma (Biblical Greek)
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An ancient silver coin of four drachmae used as a mass unit approximately 17.2 grams based on historical Attic standards.
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Kilogram [kg]
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The SI base unit of mass, currently defined by fixing the Planck constant, used to measure the mass of objects.