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Writing practice [not before 30 B.C.]

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Description

Writing practice from Egypt, written on papyrus. Pen trials of various bits of writing, notably the formula "ep' autokratoros," or "under emperor x," presumably referring to the emperor Augustus. Written over a washed-out account in Greek (P.Duk.inv. 34 R (a)). Verso has an account of money in Greek (P.Duk.inv. 34 V)

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