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A shekel is a unit of weight, roughly equal to 10.5 grams. In 2010 a gram of silver was worth just under 50 cents. This would make a shekel worth about five dollars.
However, some sources suggest that silver was a much more valuable metal in the ancient Middle East than it is today. A shekel of silver may have been much more valuable - perhaps worth as much as 80 dollars for one shekel of silver.
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How much is half of shekel worth today?
A biblical half-shekel is the equivalent today of 1/4 oz. of silver. To estimate the dollar value, check what an oz. of silver is trading at on the market and then divide by 4 for your answer. Type your answer here...
How much is a silver shekel worth in us dollars?
The value of a silver shekel can vary based on its silver content and market conditions. As of recent data, a silver shekel, which typically contains about 0.3 ounces of silver, would have a value approximately equal to the current market price of silver multiplied by its weight. Given that silver prices fluctuate, it's best to check the latest market rates for an accurate conversion.
What is worth more new shekel or us dollar?
US Dollars.
What is the ancient Hebrew shekel worth today?
Today's price is - for silver -A shekel which is approximately half an ounce or 14.17 grammes.At current market rates this is worth £2.83.It will go up or down according to World prices for silver,
How much was a silver shekel worth in bibical days?
A shekel weighed anywhere from 9 to 17 grams. Since everything has changed since then, it's easiest to answer in terms of purchasing power. A small family could live on one silver shekel for about a week.
How much is an old 5 shekel coin worth?
5 Israeli shekels = 1.331205 U.S. dollars
How much is biblical Jewish twenty gerahs worth in dollars?
in Matthew 17, the writer said that Jesus paid for His and Peter's taxes, how much were the taxes in His time? the writer of one book said a stater in the fish's mouth. this was according to the author a single coin worth a shekel, or four drachma.........how much is this money??????
What was the ancient Hebrew half shekel worth in Hebrew days?
Not only the price of silver has changed, but also the purchasing power of its equivalent value. To answer the question, in ancient times a person could live, sparsely, on one shekel per month. A simple full garment could be had, even in Talmud times, for one-quarter-shekel.
How much is twenty shekels of silver in US dollars?
A shekel is a unit of weight, so the value of 20 shekels in US dollars would fluctuate with the current trading value of silver. One shekel is approximately 2/5 of an ounce or 11.5 grams. As of today, 1/15/11, 20 shekels would be about $228. <><><><><> A shekel is also a unit of currency, and is presently the official currency of Israel. Since conversion varies, you would need to consult a bank or some such trading organization. As of today, 1/15/11, 20 shekels are approximately worth $5.6 dollars US.
How much are silver quarters and dimes worth in Canadian money?
Silver dimes are worth about $2.50 in US dollars. This is about. 2.49 Canadian dollars. Silver quarters are worth about $5. This is about $4.98 Canadian dollars.
How much is fifty 1952 silver dollars worth?
There were no silver dollars minted in 1952.
How much are American silver dollars worth?
need more info ... what kind of silver dollars?
