Convert mina (Biblical Hebrew) to quadrans (Biblical Roman)
Please provide values below to convert mina (Biblical Hebrew) [mina (BH)] to quadrans (Biblical Roman) [quadrans], or Convert quadrans (Biblical Roman) to mina (Biblical Hebrew).
How to Convert Mina (Biblical Hebrew) to Quadrans (Biblical Roman)
1 mina (BH) = 9520 quadrans
Example: convert 15 mina (BH) to quadrans:
15 mina (BH) = 15 × 9520 quadrans = 142800 quadrans
Mina (Biblical Hebrew) to Quadrans (Biblical Roman) Conversion Table
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Mina (Biblical Hebrew)
The mina is an ancient unit of weight used in biblical times, primarily in the Hebrew and surrounding cultures, typically equivalent to about 50 shekels or roughly 50 grams.
History/Origin
The mina originates from ancient Near Eastern civilizations, including the Hebrew, Phoenician, and Babylonian cultures. It was widely used in biblical texts and persisted through various periods as a standard measure of weight for precious metals and goods.
Current Use
Today, the mina is largely obsolete as a unit of measurement. It is primarily referenced in historical, religious, and scholarly contexts related to biblical times and ancient history.
Quadrans (Biblical Roman)
The quadrans was a small Roman coin used during the Roman Republic and Empire, often associated with low-value transactions.
History/Origin
Introduced in ancient Rome, the quadrans was a bronze coin that circulated widely from the 3rd century BCE until the late Roman Empire, serving as a basic unit of small change.
Current Use
The quadrans is no longer in use; it is primarily of historical interest and used in scholarly contexts related to ancient Roman currency and history.