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Didrachma (Biblical Greek)
The didrachma was an ancient Greek silver coin used during Biblical times, valued at two drachmas (the name means “two drachmas”). It was half the value of the more common tetradrachma.
The didrachma was widely circulated for trade and everyday transactions in Greek and Biblical regions. It typically weighed around 8.5 grams of silver.
This coin played an important role in the economy of the ancient Mediterranean world, appearing in historical and Biblical accounts.
Summary:
Ancient Greek silver coin worth 2 drachmas
Weighed about 8.5 grams of silver
Used in trade during Biblical and classical Greek periods
Ton (Assay) (UK) [AT (UK)]
The assay ton (UK) is a traditional British unit of weight used mainly in the mining industry for assaying ores. It is specifically designed to standardize the quantity of ore tested to determine its precious metal content.
One UK assay ton is equal to 28 pounds (about 12.7 kilograms). This is different from the British long ton (2,240 pounds) and allows for consistent sampling in metallurgical testing.
The assay ton (UK) provides a practical and uniform measurement for assessing the value of mineral deposits, especially in the context of gold and silver extraction.