Bible unit in Scripture

Stater in Scripture

A coin in Matthew 17:27, commonly associated with the four-drachma coin sufficient for two temple-tax payments.

Study note: values are approximate. Read each unit in its biblical context and check the linked Strong’s evidence where available.

Basic data

Category
Money — Greek coin used in temple-tax context
Original terms
στατήρ · statēr · G4715
Metric estimate
about 17.2 g if reckoned as four drachmas
Imperial estimate
about 0.61 oz silver
Certainty
medium

Ancient values are approximate and may vary by period, region, or scholarly reconstruction.

Calculator data

Grams
17.2
Metaldefault
silver

Usage tags

taxnarrative

Local Strong’s evidence

The following local KJV Strong’s-token matches are connected with the listed references for this unit.

ReferenceKJV wordingStrong’sMatched wording
Matthew 17:27a piece of moneyG4715piece of money
Matthew 17:27a piece of moneyG4715money

Expanded Strong’s occurrence references

Occurrence precision: context-sensitive lexical range. The references are useful, but the wording should be read in context because related English terms are included.

This table follows the content Strong’s numbers for this entry into the local KJV Strong’s occurrence index.

Expanded occurrences
1
Unique references
1
Books represented
1
Strong’s numbers
G4715

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Verse references

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Study notes

  • Ancient values should be read as approximate study aids because standards can vary by period, region, and context.