Convert assarion (Biblical Roman) to ounce
Please provide values below to convert assarion (Biblical Roman) [assarion] to ounce [oz], or Convert ounce to assarion (Biblical Roman).
How to Convert Assarion (Biblical Roman) to Ounce
1 assarion = 0.0084657508678993 oz
Example: convert 15 assarion to oz:
15 assarion = 15 × 0.0084657508678993 oz = 0.126986263018489 oz
Assarion (Biblical Roman) to Ounce 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.
Ounce
An ounce (oz) is a unit of weight or mass used primarily in the United States and other countries that use the imperial system. It is equal to 1/16 of a pound or approximately 28.35 grams.
History/Origin
The ounce has origins in ancient Roman and medieval systems of weight measurement. It was historically used in various forms across different cultures, with the modern avoirdupois ounce standardized in the 14th century in England to facilitate trade and commerce.
Current Use
Today, the ounce is commonly used to measure food ingredients, precious metals, and other small quantities of weight in the United States and other countries using the imperial system. It is also used in the context of jewelry, cooking, and postal services.