1. Papyrus 1687(a-b)
- Reference (shelfmark):
- Papyrus 1687(a-b)
- Title:
- Tax Receipt (P.Lond. V 1739, TM 38843) and Order for Payment (P.Lond. V 1805, TM 35260) and Fragment of a Letter (TM 39666)
- Scope & Content:
- Top papyrus (Papyrus 1687a, P.Lond. V 1739, TM 38843, TM 39666): A seventh- or eighth-century receipt for land-tax (δημόσια) and poll-tax (διάγραφον) of the fourth indiction issued to Abba Iustus, the notary. The text is signed by Taurinus and Severus. On the other side there are two fragmentary...
- Collection Area:
- Western Manuscripts
- Languages:
- Greek, Ancient
- Date Range:
- 5th century-8th century
- Extent:
-
Two papyri of different size not belonging together and housed in one glass case.
Top papyrus (Papyrus 1687a): Small papyrus sheet, written on both sides.
Bottom papyrus (Papyrus 1687b): Papyrus sheet, with a few gaps throughout; writing is on one side across the fibres.
