In the Bible of John 12 1-11 what was the cost of the perfume Mary had?

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John 12:3 (MSG) Mary came in with a jar of very expensive
aromatic oils, anointed and massaged Jesus' feet, and then wiped them
with her hair. The fragrance of the oils filled the house.

Word STUDY

Pound or Pint:

Probably about 0.5 liter. [NIV SB 2008]

12 oz (.7 lit). [Ryrie SB]

About 11 1/2 oz. [SDA Bible Commentary]

Nard Or Ointment Of Spikenard:

The name of both a plant and the fragrant oil it yielded. Since
it was very expensive, Mary's act of devotion was costly. [NIV SB
2008]

A precious spice imported from North India, was sweet, red, and
smelled like gladiola perfume. Twelve ounces of nard cost a year's wages
(12:5). [NLT SB]

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