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English: A libellus from the Decian persecution 250 AD.

Possibly found at Fayoum, Egypt in 1893.

Text reads:

To those in charge of the sacrifices of the village Theadelphia, from Aurelia Bellias, daughter of Peteres, and her daughter, Kapinis. We have always been constant in sacrificing to the gods, and now too, in your presence, in accordance with the regulations, I have poured libations and sacrificed and tasted the offerings, and I ask you to certify this for us below. May you continue to prosper.

Under the above text, written by another hand:

We, Aurelius Serenus and Aurelius Hermas, saw you sacrificing.

A third hand:

I, Hermas, certify.

First hand:

The 1st year if the Emperor Caesar Gaius Messius Quintus Traianus Decius Pius Felix Augustus.
(Based on description at http://www.cachecoins.org/decius.htm)
Date AD
Source
Author Unknown - Egyptian papyrus from 250 AD

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