461. Papyrus 619
- Reference (shelfmark):
- Papyrus 619
- Title:
- Loan of Wheat (P.Dryton 25, P.Grenf. I 23, P.Lond. III 619 descr., TM 215)
- Scope & Content:
- A loan of 25 artabas of wheat from Caies to Harpaesis. If the latter fails to return it within the agreed time, penalty applies. The summary is on the back. The scribe is Areius, although his name is lost.
- Collection Area:
- Western Manuscripts
- Languages:
- Greek, Ancient
- Date Range:
- 4 January 117 BC
- Extent:
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Papyrus sheet, fully preserved, written on both sides along the fibres, the back having a two-line docket. All margins are extant, the upper being of 36 mm, the left of 23 mm, and the others being minimal. The papyrus was rolled horizontally. It is housed in a glass case.