This is one of several Greek manumission inscriptions that have been found in Susa; some others are translated in THI_54. The reference to Antiochos and Laodike shows that this inscription must be dated either to late in the reign of Antiochos III or to the reign of Antiochos IV.
The translation is adapted from J. Monerie, "More than a Workman? The case of the ēpeš dulli tīdi ša bīt ilāni from Hellenistic Uruk", p.415 ( academia.edu ).
In the reign of [Antiochus, year 1.. ], on the 20th day [of the month] Audnaios, in [Seleukeia-on-the-Eulaios]. Bacchios, [son of . . ., who is declared] to be part of Euandros' [cavalry unit], has consecrated Mikra, [his] female slave, who is approximately 30 years old, to the goddess [Nanaya], for the [well-being of king] Antiochos and of Laodike, [the king's wife]. And it shall not be allowed for Bacchios or for anyone acting on his behalf to re-en[slave her in any way] or by any pretence. Should they do [any of these things], the claim, [the seizure] and the re-enslavement shall [be invalid] and furthermore, [Bacchios] or anyone doing any of these things shall pay a fee of three thousand [drachmas of silver to the goddess].
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