1. Papyrus 316
- Reference (shelfmark):
- Papyrus 316
- Title:
- Certificate for Five-Day Work (P.Lond. II 316a, TM 11695), and Tax Receipts (P.Lond. II 316b-c, TM 11696-11697)
- Scope & Content:
- Three receipts, one for work performed on embankments and two for payment of customs dues. Upper papyrus (A) (P.Lond. II 316a, TM 11695): Penthemeros-certificate, certificate for the requisite five-day work on the dykes, issued to Stotoetis, son of Apynchis, and dated to 26 July 153. Lower lef...
- Collection Area:
- Western Manuscripts
- Languages:
- Greek, Ancient
- Date Range:
- 145-154
- Extent:
-
Three papyrus sheets, square-shaped, written on one side, the back being blank; mounted on cardboard in the same glass case.
Upper papyrus (A): Complete but with damage, especially in the centre; there are 8 lines, written along the fibres. All margins are extant, the right being minimal.
Lower left papyrus (B): Complete, with few small insect holes and minor surface damage; darker along the upper edge; there are 5 lines written along the fibres; all margins are extant.
Lower right papyrus (C): Lacking the lower corners and with some surface damage; there are 7 lines written across the fibres. Side and upper margins are minimal, the lower is damaged.
