Among the Hebrews, a weight and denomination of money.
   For silver it was equivalent to 3,000 shekels, and in weight was equal
   to about 93/ lbs. avoirdupois; as a denomination of silver, it has been
   variously estimated at from £340 to £396 sterling, or about $1,645 to
   $1,916. For gold it was equal to 10,000 gold shekels.