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Bekan (Biblical Hebrew)

The bekan (also spelled bēqān) was an ancient Hebrew unit of weight mentioned in the Bible. It is generally understood to be half a shekel in weight.

Since a shekel weighed about 11 grams, the bekan would be approximately 5.5 grams. It was used mainly for weighing precious metals, especially silver, in trade and offerings.

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  Equal to half a shekel (~5.5 grams)

  
  
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  Used in ancient Hebrew commerce and religious contexts

  
  
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  Important for measuring silver and other valuables

  
  

Quadrans (Biblical Roman)

The quadrans was a small Roman bronze coin used during the Roman Empire, including the Biblical era. It was worth one-quarter of an as and served as one of the lowest denominations in Roman currency.

The quadrans was commonly used for everyday small purchases and minor transactions. Its low value made it accessible to ordinary people for daily needs.

Though rarely mentioned explicitly in the Bible, the quadrans was part of the coinage system during the time of Jesus and the Roman occupation.

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  Roman bronze coin worth ¼ of an as

  
  
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  Used for small, everyday transactions

  
  
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  Part of the Roman currency system in Biblical times