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A scruple is not a coin, but a weight. And the word is not Greek, but Latin in origin. The word scruple comes from a Latin word meaning sharp pebble, and this is true of both the English word for a weight and the word for a moral consideration.
As a weight, a scruple is in the apothecaries' series of the English system, and is one third part of a apothecaries' dram. The word dram comes from the Greek word drachma, which was both a weight and a denomination of coinage. Perhaps it is from this connection that the idea came of its being a Greek coin.
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What was the drachma coin used in?
the drachma was an ancient Greek coin. Now, the Euro is used as Greek currency.
How much is a Greek coin worth?
Post a new question including the date on the coin and the denomination. Greece has had a very long history and a Greek coin could mean anything from a tetradrachm minted in 400 BC or a modern Greek Euro coin minted just yesterday.
What is a old greek coin called?
A drachma.
Which country's coin is eaahnikh hmokpatia?
This coin is from Greece - what you are reading as "eaahnikh hmokpatia" is actually the Greek words "ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΔΕΜΟΚΡΑΤΙΑ" which are pronounced "(H)ellenik(eh) Democratia" and mean "(the) Greek Democracy".
What does B A stand for on a ancient coin?
Is it a Greek or Roman coin. They may mean completely different things depending on its type.
How many grains are in a scruple?
One scruple is 20 grains.
How many grams are there in one scruple?
1 scruple is 1.3 (1.2959782) grams.
Sentence for scruple?
Scruple means a feeling of hesitation or doubt in regards to the morality of an action. It can mean to be reluctant or hesitate to do something that you think might be wrong. He does not scruple to ask his family for money.
How many milligrams equal 1 scruple?
1 scruple is 1296 (1295.9782) milligrams.
What is Apaxmai?
It is a Greek coin,,, is it worth ?
What is the Greek word for coin?
The Greek word for coin is:κέρμα which is pronounced kérma.
What ancient greek coin begins with the letters ob?
obol is a silver greek coin
What are the release dates for Man Without Scruple - 1906?
Man Without Scruple - 1906 was released on: USA: 24 November 1906
If 175 apothecaries pounds equal 144 English pounds what is the milligram equivalent of 1 scruple?
1 scruple = 1.296 milligrams.
What was the drachma coin used in?
the drachma was an ancient Greek coin. Now, the Euro is used as Greek currency.
How many grain in 1 scruple?
22
What is the 150 exponia coin?
I believe its a greek coin but i may be wrong
