Convert assarion (Biblical Roman) to grain
Please provide values below to convert assarion (Biblical Roman) [assarion] to grain [gr], or Convert grain to assarion (Biblical Roman).
How to Convert Assarion (Biblical Roman) to Grain
1 assarion = 3.70376600470594 gr
Example: convert 15 assarion to gr:
15 assarion = 15 × 3.70376600470594 gr = 55.5564900705892 gr
Assarion (Biblical Roman) to Grain Conversion Table
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Assarion (Biblical Roman)
The assarion was a small Roman bronze or copper coin used in ancient times, often as a unit of weight and currency.
History/Origin
Originating in the Roman Empire, the assarion was used during the late Republic and early Imperial periods, primarily in the Eastern provinces. It served both as a monetary unit and a standard for measuring small weights.
Current Use
The assarion is no longer in use today. It is primarily of historical interest and is referenced in studies of ancient Roman economy and numismatics.
Grain
A grain is a unit of mass traditionally used to measure small quantities, primarily in the context of precious metals, pharmaceuticals, and firearms.
History/Origin
The grain dates back to ancient times and was originally based on the weight of a single seed of a cereal grain, such as barley. It has been used since the Middle Ages and was standardized in the apothecaries' system.
Current Use
Today, the grain is mainly used in the measurement of bullets, gunpowder, and precious metals, and is recognized as a unit of mass in the apothecaries' system, although it has largely been replaced by grams in most contexts.