1311. Papyrus 1678(A-B)
- Reference (shelfmark):
- Papyrus 1678(A-B)
- Title:
- Letter (P.Lond. V 1892 descr., TM 38872), and Order to Pay (P.Lond. V 1800, TM 35257)
- Scope & Content:
- Upper papyrus (A) (P.Lond. V 1892 descr., TM 38872): Seventh- or eight-century conclusion of a letter. Lower papyrus (B) (P.Lond. V 1800, TM 35257): Fifth- or sixth-century order addressed to Phoebammon from the count (comes) Anatolius, instructing him to pay 28,400 silver talents; with Anatoli...
- Collection Area:
- Western Manuscripts
- Languages:
- Greek, Ancient
- Date Range:
- 5th century-8th century
- Extent:
-
Two papyrus sheets that do not belong together, mounted on cardboard in the same glass frame.
Upper papyrus (A): Lower portion of a papyrus sheet, written on one side across the fibres. The front bears 2 lines from the foot of a column, with traces of another line at the top; side and lower margins are extant. The back is blank.
Lower papyrus (B): Medium-brown papyrus sheet, written on one side along the fibres. The front bears 5 lines; margins are extant. The back is blank.