Your Day in the Ancient Greek World
August 19
August 19 in ancient Greece is represented in our source-audited archive by 2 verified records spanning AD 103 to AD 142. Together, the entries below connect this calendar date with different moments in the ancient Greek world through historical and documentary evidence.
Across the centuries
On This Day
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AD 103
Life on This Day
A Greek Poll-Tax Receipt Is Issued in AD 103
On August 19, AD 103, a Greek ostracon recorded a poll-tax payment in Roman Egypt.
Sources
Primary evidence
- O.Wilck. 69
Modern scholarship
- British Library and papyrological catalogue tradition
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AD 142
Life on This Day
A Female Camel Is Sold for 524 Drachmas
On August 19, AD 142, Casis, son of Casis, sold a female camel for 524 silver drachmas in a Greek contract.
Sources
Primary evidence
- P.Lond. III 1132(b) = British Library Papyrus 1132(B) = TM 11760
Modern scholarship
- British Library Papyri Collections catalogue
Public links