stater
Greek word rendered “piece of money” (Matthew 17:27, King James Version; and “shekel” in Revised King James Version). It was equal to two didrachmas (“tribute money,” 17:24), or four drachmas, and to about 2s. 6d. of our money. (See shekel.)
Greek word rendered “piece of money” (Matthew 17:27, King James Version; and “shekel” in Revised King James Version). It was equal to two didrachmas (“tribute money,” 17:24), or four drachmas, and to about 2s. 6d. of our money. (See shekel.)