What Is This Tool?
This converter transforms weights measured in tetradrachma, an ancient Greek silver coin and mass unit, into minas, an ancient Hebrew unit for weighing precious metals. It is designed to support biblical, archaeological, and numismatic research by linking these historical weight systems.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the amount in tetradrachma (Biblical Greek) to be converted.
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Select tetradrachma as the from unit and mina as the to unit.
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Initiate the conversion to see the equivalent value in mina (Biblical Hebrew).
Key Features
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Converts ancient Greek tetradrachma units to Hebrew mina units.
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Useful for historical-economic, archaeological, and numismatic applications.
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Provides approximate mass equivalences based on scholarly estimates.
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Browser-based and straightforward interface for quick conversions.
Examples
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Convert 10 tetradrachma to mina to get approximately 0.2386 mina.
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Convert 50 tetradrachma to mina yielding roughly 1.1930 mina.
Common Use Cases
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Translating and comparing weights of silver in biblical and Hellenistic texts.
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Estimating weights of offerings, taxes, wages, and coin hoards in ancient studies.
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Supporting archaeological and numismatic research through standardized weight comparison.
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Interpreting ancient trade and economy recorded in Near Eastern and Greek sources.
Tips & Best Practices
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Use this conversion as an approximate guide due to historical variations in mass standards.
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Combine conversion results with archaeological context for better historical interpretation.
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Consider regional and temporal differences when analyzing ancient weights.
Limitations
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Mass values of both units varied by region and period, so conversions are approximate.
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Modern estimates may not cover all historical variations or minting differences.
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Archaeological specimens may differ from standard weights due to wear or production methods.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a tetradrachma in Biblical Greek context?
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It is a silver coin and unit of mass about 17.2 grams used in the biblical-era Koine Greek world, representing four drachmae under the common Attic standard.
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What does the mina represent in Biblical Hebrew usage?
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The mina is an ancient Near Eastern unit of mass recorded in biblical texts, used to weigh precious metals with a mass commonly estimated between about 0.5 and 1 kilogram.
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Why are conversions between these units approximate?
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Both units varied regionally and over time, and modern scholars rely on estimated standards, so exact equivalences cannot be guaranteed.
Key Terminology
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Tetradrachma (Biblical Greek)
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An ancient silver coin and mass unit of about 17.2 grams, representing four drachmae used under the Attic standard.
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Mina (Biblical Hebrew)
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An ancient Near Eastern mass unit used for weighing precious metals, typically estimated between about 0.5 and 1 kilogram.