Sale of a female donkey by Asklas to Epimachos of Philadelphia TM 22264Memphites178 CE

Asklas son of Asklas, from Memphis, acknowledges to Epimachos son of Ploution, from the village of Philadelphia in the Arsinoite nome, that he, Asklas, has sold to Epimachos a female donkey, earthenware-coloured (?), having a navel-mark in the middle of the belly, and that Asklas has received on the spot from Epimachos the agreed price of 172 silver drachmas, and that Asklas himself will guarantee this sale against every claimant. Year 18 of the Emperors Caesars Marcus Aurelius Antoninus and Commodus, Armeniaci Medici Parthici Germanici Sarmatici Maximi, intercalary day 3. Asklas, about 65 years old, with a scar on the left hand. I, Asklas son of Asklas, acknowledge that I have sold the donkey and I have received the price of 172 silver drachmas, and I will guarantee it to you with every guarantee. I, Apollonios son of Ptollas, wrote on his behalf, since he is illiterate.