Cryptocurrency Q&A
What is the difference between a denarius and a shekel?
What is the difference between a denarius and a shekel?
Alessandro
Thu Nov 14 2024
|
6 answers
1163
I'm trying to understand the distinction between a denarius and a shekel. Could someone explain the main differences between these two terms, possibly in terms of their historical and monetary contexts?
6 answers
Nicola
Sat Nov 16 2024
The weight of a shekel was approximately 14 grams of silver.
Was this helpful?
114
84
Giovanni
Sat Nov 16 2024
During the same period, a Roman denarius weighed around 3.4 grams.
Was this helpful?
167
76
Ilaria
Sat Nov 16 2024
This made a shekel roughly equivalent to four Roman denarii.
Was this helpful?
257
54
TaekwondoPower
Sat Nov 16 2024
The value of a shekel was significantly higher than that of a denarius.
Was this helpful?
327
72
OceanSoul
Fri Nov 15 2024
A single denarius was considered to be a day's wage for a laborer.
Was this helpful?
188
71
Load 5 more related questions
