stater Summary and Overview
Bible Dictionaries at a Glance
stater in Easton's Bible Dictionary
Greek word rendered "piece of money" (Matt. 17:27, A.V.; and "shekel" in R.V.). It was equal to two didrachmas ("tribute money," 17:24), or four drachmas, and to about 2s. 6d. of our money. (See SHEKEL T0003336.)
stater in Smith's Bible Dictionary
[MONEY]
stater in Schaff's Bible Dictionary
STA'TER . This coin, mentioned in the margin of Matt 17:27, in the text vaguely spoken of as "a piece of money," was in value equal to four drachmas or a shekel.
stater in Fausset's Bible Dictionary
(See MONEY.) Matthew 17:24-27, Greek.