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Mk 12:42b ... which is a quadrans.

The 2nd phrase has these 3 narrator words, ... ho estin kodrantēs (which is a quadrans).

The 3 narrator words are top down. A quadrans weighs about 3 grams (1/10 oz), twice the weight of a lepta. Therefore two leptas are equal to a quadrans. According to gematria, the sign of a quadrans should be twice as large as a lepta and tangent to the diagram. The only variable that fits the bill is the diameter. Here is another diagram that shows the quadrans is exactly tangent to the "treasury." The diameter of a quadrans is two leptas, just like the verse says! The quadrans is also the same size as the head and body of the widow and can also hold two Leptas.

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