What is a "Mina"? How much was it worth?

Luke 19:11 - 27

ESV - ¹¹ As they heard these things, he proceeded to tell a parable, because he was near to Jerusalem, and because they supposed that the kingdom of God was to appear immediately. ¹² He said therefore, "A nobleman went into a far country to receive for himself a kingdom and then return.

Clarify • Share • Report • Asked March 24 2014 • Barbara Sevier