Greek word rendered "piece of money" (Matthew 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.)

Noah Webster's New International Dictionary of the English Language

1. (n.) One who states.

2. (n.) The principal gold coin of ancient Greece. It varied much in value, the stater best known at Athens being worth about 1 2s., or about USD5.35. The Attic silver tetradrachm was in later times called stater.