01235 beqa` {beh'-kah}
from 01234; TWOT - 271a; n m
AV - half a shekel 1, bekah 1; 2
1) half, part also called "shekel of the sanctuary" or "holy shekel"
2) half a shekel (meton)
There appears to be at least three different shekels, one of silver,
gold and copper. See a Bible Dictionary for a complete treatment of
the subject.