Definition
minas
noun
- plural of mina; an ancient unit of weight and currency used in the Mediterranean and Middle East
Usage: historical; often capitalized when referring to specific ancient coins or weights
Examples
- The merchant weighed the silver in minas according to ancient standards.
- Historical records show that minas were used as a standard currency in Phoenician trade.
- The temple treasury recorded its wealth in talents and minas.
- Ancient Greek cities often minted coins valued in minas.