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Weight/Mass | Convert from obolus [Ancient Rome] to denier [France] |
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Common Weight Conversions Metric Weight Conversions Unit Definition (obolus [Ancient Rome]) The obolus [Ancient Rome] is a historic unit of weight or mass. The obol is a very small weight that originated as the weight of a tiny Greek coin. In Rome, the obolus was equal to 1/48 Roman ounce (uncia) or about 0.57 gram. Unit Definition (denier [France]) The denier is a traditional French weight unit, comparable to the English pennyweight. Like the pennyweight, the denier is equal to 24 grains (1.275 grams). This unit was also called the scrupule.
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