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A Smaller Dictionary of Greek and Roman Antiquities

Chapter 42: TABLE XIV. ROMAN WEIGHTS.
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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 XIV.
ROMAN WEIGHTS.

II. Subdivisions of the Uncia. Grains.
Siliqua 2·9224
3 Obolus 8·767361
6 2 Scrupulum 17·53472
12 4 2 Semisextula 35·0694
24 8 4 2 Sextula 70·138
36 12 6 3 Sicilicus 105·2083
48 16 8 4 2 1⅓ Duella 140·277
72 24 12 6 3 2 Semuncia 120·416
144 48 24 12 6 4 3 2 Uncia 420·833
1728 576 288 144 72 48 36 24 12 As, or Libra 5050