281. Papyrus 416
- Reference (shelfmark):
- Papyrus 416
- Title:
- Letter of Sambas to Abinnaeus (P.Abinn. 16, P.Lond. II 417, Chrest.Wilck. 468, TM 10019)
- Scope & Content:
- Beginning of a letter from Sambas to Abinnaeus, who is being informed that the imperial notary is paying a visit on that day for the enrolment of the recruits.
- Collection Area:
- Western Manuscripts
- Languages:
- Greek, Ancient
- Date Range:
- c. 346
- Extent:
-
Fragment of a papyrus sheet, broken off at the bottom. Writing runs on one side along the fibres, and eight lines are preserved. The surface is abraded in places. Upper and left margins survive, whereas no margin was left to the right. The back is blank. The papyrus is mounted on cardboard in a glass case.