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Greek word rendered "piece of money" (Matthew 17:27 , A.V.; and "shekel" in RSV). It was equal to two didrachmas ("tribute money," 17:24), or four drachmas, and to about 2s. 6d. of our money. (See SHEKEL .)

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These dictionary topics are from M.G. Easton M.A., D.D., Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Third Edition, published by Thomas Nelson, 1897. Public Domain.

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Easton, Matthew George. Entry for 'Stater'. Easton's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/ebd/s/stater.html. 1897.

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