How much is a silver talents worth?

Answer 1

It is a measure of weight, not worth. Two types of Biblical talent were in use. The ordinary talent was about 30 kilos. You'll have to multiply that by whatever the price of silver is or was at a given time. The purchasing power of silver has changed drastically in history. The other talent was for sacred use such as Tabernacle or Temple property. It was close to 60 kilograms.

Answer 2

It is a measure of weight, not worth. Two types of Biblical talent were in use. The ordinary talent was about 30 kilos. You'll have to multiply that by whatever the price of silver is or was at a given time. The purchasing power of silver has changed drastically in history. The other talent was for sacred use such as Tabernacle or Temple property. It was close to 60 kilograms.

It is important to note first, as Dan Galilee has below, that a "talent of silver" is a measure of weight, not value, and that the value of silver has changed dramatically throughout history (especially due to new mining techniques and the numerous New World silver mines adding much more silver to the general pool). However, at the 2005 price of silver, a talent was worth $660,000 USD.

Answer 3

It is important to note first, as Dan Galilee has below, that a "talent of silver" is a measure of weight, not value, and that the value of silver has changed dramatically throughout history (especially due to new mining techniques and the numerous New World silver mines adding much more silver to the general pool). However, at the 2005 price of silver, a talent was worth $660,000 USD.

Answer 4

One silver talent weight 26 kilograms. If one kg of silver is worth $652. 34 then a silver talent would be worth $16,960. 84.