Bible Dictionaries
Stater
Easton's Bible Dictionary
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 .) Copyright Statement
These dictionary topics are from M.G. Easton M.A., D.D., Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Third Edition, published by Thomas Nelson, 1897. Public Domain.
Bibliography Information
Easton, Matthew George. Entry for 'Stater'. Easton's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/ebd/s/stater.html. 1897.