Persia/Iran
In Persia (and later Iran), it was and remains in two units.
- The metric seer was 74.22 g (2.618 oz)
- The seer (sihr) was 160 g (5.64 oz)
The smaller weight is now part of the national weight system in Iran and is used on daily basis for small measures purchases of delicate food stuff and the choice produce.
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