Mene is an ancient unit of weight that is often associated with the measurement of precious metals, particularly gold and silver. The term "mene" is derived from the ancient Greek and Babylonian cultures, and it generally refers to a specific quantity of a material. In terms of weight, a mene is typically understood to be equivalent to about 60 shekels. In some contexts, it has been associated with a weight of approximately 1.
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