In arriving at the same solution for Herrmann's a 21–2 as that of Gschnitzer reported by Professor Merkelbach above (ZPE 46 (1982), 212), I formed a clear preference for δi[ακOσ][o] σ over [ξ|ακOσ][O] σ in a 16–17. Both will fit the stoichedon pattern, but the photograph seems to show in a 16 the base and part of the right diagonal of delta in the penultimate space and the bottom of a vertical in the last space.

That the quorum should be 200 in Teos and 500 in Abdera will be some guide to their relative sizes at this point. Mathematically, it produces an engaging coincidence, since the proportions of their normal tribute to the Delian League, 6 and 15 talents, are exactly the same.

The closest parallels for the use of ovv in this text are Delphic (see Roux, L'Amphictionie, Delphes et le temple d'Apollon 65–71; cf. L. Lerat, RP3e série 17 (1943), 70–9). Closest of all to our text is CID i 13.32–7: Τά[δ]ε δO|ξ-[ε]ν Δ[ε]λϕOĩς πάτρι[α] μ[ε]ν ΤOĩς Σκιαθ[ί]Oι[ς] σÙ ΤεΤρακα|[Τ]α[ι]ψήϕωι καì πλ|[έO]ν

I need not join the argument as to whether, at Delphi, ‘400 and more’ indicates the figure which is bound to be a majority of the citizen body. It is clear to me that, in our text, 200 at Teos and 500 at Abdera are intended to be the quorum of the court or of the assembly acting judicially which will be required for the imposition of these penalties. Cf, at Chios, DGE 688. 21–5: κaγδικασάν|Των ΤριακOσ|ίων'λάσσO|νɛς aνιρίθɛ|ΥΤOι EÓνΤɛρ, for a property dispute.