Definition:Roman Weights and Measures/Mass/Siliqua

Definition

The siliqua is a unit of mass in the Roman system of weights.

$1$ siliqua $= \dfrac 1 6$ scrupulus $= \dfrac 1 {144}$ uncia.

Its value in modern units is estimated to be approximately $2.9$ grains, or approximately $0.19$ grams.

Its modern equivalent is the carat.

Linguistic Note

The word siliqua is a Latin word that means carob seed.