According to the book Roman Military Records on Papyrus, Roman soldiers were apparently paid three times a year, and a record of the pay was made on papyrus pay vouchers.
تا حکومت دیوکلِتیانوس ،‏ امپراتور روم (‏ ۲۸۴ -‏ ۳۰۵ م .‏ )‏