Convert ton (assay) (US) to assarion (Biblical Roman)
Please provide values below to convert ton (assay) (US) [AT (US)] to assarion (Biblical Roman) [assarion], or Convert assarion (Biblical Roman) to ton (assay) (US).
How to Convert Ton (Assay) (Us) to Assarion (Biblical Roman)
1 AT (US) = 121.527777777778 assarion
Example: convert 15 AT (US) to assarion:
15 AT (US) = 15 × 121.527777777778 assarion = 1822.91666666667 assarion
Ton (Assay) (Us) to Assarion (Biblical Roman) Conversion Table
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Ton (Assay) (Us)
The ton (assay) (US), symbolized as AT (US), is a unit of weight used primarily in the assay and precious metals industry, equivalent to 31.1034768 grams.
History/Origin
The assay ton originated in the United States as a standardized measure for precious metal content in assays, aligning with the metric system but retaining the traditional 'ton' terminology for industry consistency.
Current Use
Today, the assay ton (AT US) is used mainly in the precious metals industry for assay purposes, especially in the context of gold and silver purity measurements, and is part of weight and mass conversions within the 'Common Converters' category.
Assarion (Biblical Roman)
The assarion was a small Roman bronze or copper coin used in ancient times, often as a unit of weight and currency.
History/Origin
Originating in the Roman Empire, the assarion was used during the late Republic and early Imperial periods, primarily in the Eastern provinces. It served both as a monetary unit and a standard for measuring small weights.
Current Use
The assarion is no longer in use today. It is primarily of historical interest and is referenced in studies of ancient Roman economy and numismatics.