The following translation was made by Zoe Thierfelder as part of an ancient Greek course at The Lawrenceville School in 2019. It was reviewed by Krateros Project Manager Aaron Hershkowitz and Krateros Project Director Angelos Chaniotis.
In the archonship of Leostratos in the Twelfth presidency held by the tribe Aiantis, In which Diophontos son of Dionysodoros From Phegous was secretary; on the 21st day of Skirophorion, and The 23rd day of the prytany; The principal assembly; of the presidents, Deximbrotos son of Arkesilos from Paiania And the co-presidents brought a vote; the people resolved; Kallias son of Lysimachos From Hermos submitted the proposal. Whereas Nikon from Abydos at all times is continually benevolent towards the people of the Athenians And does good service to those of the Athenians arriving at Abydos both in private and in public business, doing good however he is able On behalf of the polis, and in the previous war, He saved many of the citizens from the naval battle And giving them provisions he sent them (back) To the city; may it seem good to the People to praise Nikon son of Nikostratos from Abydos on account of his virtue And on account of his favor toward the people Of the Athenians and to wreath him with a crown Of gold costing [..] drachmas