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A Smaller Dictionary of Greek and Roman Antiquities

Chapter 39: TABLE XI. GRECIAN WEIGHTS.
By William Smith
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An abridged alphabetical reference of Greek and Roman antiquities provides concise entries on the material culture, public institutions, religious rites, law, and everyday life of the classical world. Entries define terms, describe objects and practices, and outline social, political, and military structures, often noting linguistic forms and pronunciation. Illustrations and tables supplement the text, while cross-references and footnotes point to fuller discussions and sources for further study.

TABLE XI.
GRECIAN WEIGHTS.

1. Ratios of the three chief Systems.
Aeginetan : Euboic or old Attic :: 6 : 5
Aeginetan : Solonian or later Attic :: 5 : 3
Euboic : Solonian :: 1388/9 : 100
or :: 100 : 72
or :: 25 : 18
The Aeginetan Talent = 6000 Aeginetan Drachmae = 7200 Euboic = 10,000 Solonian
Euboic ” = 5000 ” = 6000 ” = 8,333⅓ ”
Solonian[21] ” = 3600 ” = 4320 ” = 6,000 ”

[21] Also called the Attic Silver Talent. When Attic weights are spoken of without any further distinction, these are generally intended.

2. Aeginetan Weights. Exact.[22] Approximate.
lb. oz. grs. lb. oz. grs.
Obol (Ὀβολος) ” ” 18·4722/9 ” ” 20
6 Drachma (Δραχμή) ” ” 110·83⅛ ” ¼ ”
600 100 Mina (Μνᾶ) 1 9 145·83⅓[23] 1⅔ ” ”
36,000 6000 60 Talent (Τάλαντον) 95 ” ” 100 ” ”

[22] In this and the other tables the English weights used are those of the avoirdupois scale as fixed by statute; namely, the grain = the Troy grain, the ounce = 437½ grains, the pound = 16 ounces = 7000 grains.

[23] Or ⅓ of an oz.