Convert scruple (apothecary) to assarion (Biblical Roman)
Please provide values below to convert scruple (apothecary) [s.ap] to assarion (Biblical Roman) [assarion], or Convert assarion (Biblical Roman) to scruple (apothecary).
How to Convert Scruple (Apothecary) to Assarion (Biblical Roman)
1 s.ap = 5.39990916666667 assarion
Example: convert 15 s.ap to assarion:
15 s.ap = 15 × 5.39990916666667 assarion = 80.9986375 assarion
Scruple (Apothecary) to Assarion (Biblical Roman) Conversion Table
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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.
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.