Convert quadrans (Biblical Roman) to shekel (Biblical Hebrew)
Please provide values below to convert quadrans (Biblical Roman) [quadrans] to shekel (Biblical Hebrew) [shekel (BH)], or Convert shekel (Biblical Hebrew) to quadrans (Biblical Roman).
How to Convert Quadrans (Biblical Roman) to Shekel (Biblical Hebrew)
1 quadrans = 0.00525210084033613 shekel (BH)
Example: convert 15 quadrans to shekel (BH):
15 quadrans = 15 Γ 0.00525210084033613 shekel (BH) = 0.078781512605042 shekel (BH)
Quadrans (Biblical Roman) to Shekel (Biblical Hebrew) Conversion Table
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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.
Shekel (Biblical Hebrew)
The shekel (Biblical Hebrew) is an ancient unit of weight and currency used in biblical times, primarily for measuring silver and other precious metals.
History/Origin
Originating in ancient Mesopotamia, the shekel was used as a standard weight and currency in the ancient Near East, notably in biblical Israel. Its weight varied over time and region, but it generally represented a specific mass used for trade and taxation.
Current Use
Today, the shekel is the official currency of Israel (Israeli New Shekel), but the biblical shekel as a unit of weight is no longer in use. The term is primarily historical and religious in context.