Cryptocurrency Q&A How much is a drachma worth in the Bible?

How much is a drachma worth in the Bible?

Starlight Starlight Sun Nov 17 2024 | 7 answers 1526
I'm curious about the value of a drachma in the context of the Bible. I want to know how much it was worth during that time period. How much is a drachma worth in the Bible?

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ethan_thompson_journalist ethan_thompson_journalist Tue Nov 19 2024
The value of the ancient coins in question can vary significantly depending on their denomination.

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Martino Martino Tue Nov 19 2024
If they were silver drachmas, their current worth would equate to roughly 65 cents.

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Moonshadow Moonshadow Mon Nov 18 2024
Historically, Greeks considered drachmas to be equivalent to the denarius, but this equivalence was not recognized by the Romans.

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FantasylitElation FantasylitElation Mon Nov 18 2024
Specifically, if the coins were silver denarii, their value would be approximately $4 to 5 million dollars.

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CherryBlossomFall CherryBlossomFall Mon Nov 18 2024
Alternatively, if the coins were silver denarii, their significance would be much greater.

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