1. Papyrus 2472
- Reference (shelfmark):
- Papyrus 2472
- Title:
- Lease of Catoecic Land (P.Oxy. XIV 1628, TM 5254)
- Scope & Content:
- One-year lease of 15 arourae of land in the village of Sepho from Sarapion, son of Apollonius, of the catoecic cavalry, to a certain Apollonius, both from Oxyrhynchus. The lessee is to sow 3 arourae with wheat and the remaining with barley and lentils. He has received barley and lentils for seed...
- Collection Area:
- Western Manuscripts
- Languages:
- Greek, Ancient
- Date Range:
- 24 October 73 BC
- Extent:
-
An incomplete papyrus sheet, broken off at the bottom and damaged especially on its left side; wormholes are visible throughout. Writing is along the fibres, the back having very scanty traces. Housed in a glass case.
