Acknowledgement of a deposit of 500 drachmas TM 16012Oxyrhynchos

Aurelius Theon also called Hermeias, son of Sarapion, his mother being Sarapias, from the city of Oxyrhynchus, one of the sacred victors from the ephebate of the same city, to Aurelius Silvanus also called Sarapion, son of Ptolemaios also called Sarapion, from the same city, one of the sacred victors from the ephebate of the same city, greetings. I acknowledge that I have on deposit 500 drachmas of silver of the imperial coinage, total 500 drachmas, and I will return them to you whenever you choose without any delay; otherwise I will pay you according to the law on deposits. This deed of deposit, written in a single copy, is valid wherever it is produced and for anyone who produces it on your behalf, and in answer to the formal question I gave my assent. Year […] of the Emperors Caesars Publius Licinius Valerianus and Publius Licinius Valerianus Gallienus, Germanici Maximi, Pii, Felices, and of Publius Licinius Cornelius Saloninus Valerianus the most illustrious Caesar, Augusti, Hathyr 7. I, Aurelius Theon also called Hermias, son of Sarapion, have received on deposit the 500 drachmas of silver and I will return them as stated above, and in answer to the formal question I gave my assent.