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Shekel: A Hebrew unit equal to about a half ounce. A common estimate makes the shekel equal in weight to about 130 grains for gold, 224 grains for silver, and 450 grains for copper.
Shekel
An ancient Hebrew unit of weight. According to the Encyclopedia Judaica, a shekel-weight is 11.4 grams.
 See also: Gold, Engraved, Jewel, Carbon, Surface
  
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