Convert ton (assay) (US) [AT (US)] to didrachma (Biblical Greek) Online | Free weight-and-mass Converter
Ton (Assay) (US) [AT (US)]
The assay ton (AT) is a specialized unit of weight used in the mining and precious metals industries in the United States. It is primarily used to measure ore quantities for assaying, which is the process of analyzing the metal content of ore samples.
One assay ton equals 29.1667 pounds (about 13.23 kilograms), which is different from the standard short ton (2,000 pounds). This smaller ton unit allows for more precise measurements in evaluating the value of ore deposits.
The assay ton helps miners and metallurgists accurately calculate the concentration of valuable metals like gold and silver in ores.
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