Convert grain to assarion (Biblical Roman)
Please provide values below to convert grain [gr] to assarion (Biblical Roman) [assarion], or Convert assarion (Biblical Roman) to grain.
How to Convert Grain to Assarion (Biblical Roman)
1 gr = 0.269995458333333 assarion
Example: convert 15 gr to assarion:
15 gr = 15 × 0.269995458333333 assarion = 4.049931875 assarion
Grain to Assarion (Biblical Roman) Conversion Table
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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and precious metals, and is recognized as a unit of mass in the apothecaries' system, although it has largely been replaced by grams in most contexts.
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.