Convert mina (Biblical Hebrew) to tetradrachma (Biblical Greek)
Please provide values below to convert mina (Biblical Hebrew) [mina (BH)] to tetradrachma (Biblical Greek) [tetradrachma (BG)], or Convert tetradrachma (Biblical Greek) to mina (Biblical Hebrew).
How to Convert Mina (Biblical Hebrew) to Tetradrachma (Biblical Greek)
1 mina (BH) = 42 tetradrachma (BG)
Example: convert 15 mina (BH) to tetradrachma (BG):
15 mina (BH) = 15 × 42 tetradrachma (BG) = 630 tetradrachma (BG)
Mina (Biblical Hebrew) to Tetradrachma (Biblical Greek) 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.
Tetradrachma (Biblical Greek)
The tetradrachma was an ancient Greek silver coin weighing approximately four drachmas, used as a standard monetary unit in the Hellenistic world.
History/Origin
Originating in ancient Greece, the tetradrachma was widely circulated during the classical and Hellenistic periods, serving as a major currency for trade and commerce across Greek city-states and beyond.
Current Use
Today, the tetradrachma is primarily of historical and numismatic interest, with no modern monetary value or use, but it is studied for its historical significance and archaeological relevance.