1. Papyrus 1178(2)
- Reference (shelfmark):
- Papyrus 1178(2)
- Title:
- Diploma of Membership of a Boxer
- Scope & Content:
- Portion of a diploma of membership to a guild of athletes given to the boxer Herminus alias Morus, of Hermopolis. Lines 1-8: Letter of the emperor Claudius to the synod of athletes, with thanks for the golden crown he was sent for his victories. Dated to 46. Lines 9-24: Letter of the emperor ...
- Collection Area:
- Western Manuscripts
- Languages:
- Greek, Ancient
- Date Range:
- 200-212
- Extent:
- Portion of a papyrus roll, light-coloured by patches, with minor abrasion and holes especially in the left half; written on one side; 42 lines written across the fibres, few of which lack the beginnings. A strip of horizontal fibres was glued onto the surface in the upper half. Three stains are visible at the top. Housed in a glass frame.