1. Papyrus 1694(A-B)
- Reference (shelfmark):
- Papyrus 1694(A-B)
- Title:
- Tax Receipts (P.Lond. V 1741, TM 38845; P.Lond. V 1863 descr., TM 38866)
- Scope & Content:
- Upper papyrus (A) (P.Lond. V 1741, TM 38845): Receipt for the payment of 7 ¼ solidi for the land-tax of the tenth indiction, made through a public weigher (zygostates). Lower papyrus (B) (P.Lond. V 1863 descr., TM 38866): Receipt for payments made by various individuals on account of taxes. The...
- Collection Area:
- Western Manuscripts
- Languages:
- Greek, Ancient
- Date Range:
- 7th century-8th century
- Extent:
-
Two papyrus slips that do not belong together, mounted on cardboard in the same glass frame.
Upper papyrus (A): Medium-brown papyrus sheet, broken off at the bottom; written on one side. The front bears portions of 6 lines written across the fibres; the back is blank.
Lower papyrus (B): Medium-brown papyrus sheet, complete but slightly damaged in places; written on one side. The front bears 3 lines running along the fibres; with most of the sheet being blank. Margins are extant. The back is blank.
