Convert tetradrachma (Biblical Greek) to scruple (apothecary)
Please provide values below to convert tetradrachma (Biblical Greek) [tetradrachma (BG)] to scruple (apothecary) [s.ap], or Convert scruple (apothecary) to tetradrachma (Biblical Greek).
How to Convert Tetradrachma (Biblical Greek) to Scruple (Apothecary)
1 tetradrachma (BG) = 10.4940036800002 s.ap
Example: convert 15 tetradrachma (BG) to s.ap:
15 tetradrachma (BG) = 15 Γ 10.4940036800002 s.ap = 157.410055200003 s.ap
Tetradrachma (Biblical Greek) to Scruple (Apothecary) Conversion Table
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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.
Scruple (Apothecary)
A scruple (s.ap) is an old unit of weight used in apothecary measurements, equivalent to 1.3 grains or approximately 1.3 grams.
History/Origin
The scruple originated in ancient Greece and was adopted into Roman and medieval European apothecary systems. It was historically used for measuring small quantities of medicinal substances and drugs.
Current Use
Today, the scruple is largely obsolete and replaced by metric units, but it is still referenced in historical contexts and traditional apothecary practices.