The use and value of salt

[Epictetus]

However, the tablet does not state (or does it?) that the end amount was 12 asses, it could be the pound price (unit price). A pound of salt could then be bought with a days wage. Still, a pound of salt goes a long way.

Yes, that's possible, but I think it is total price, and not unit price, because of other entries on the same tablet.

December, to Gracilis, nails for boots, number 100, asses 2