The Υ/ζ distribution in Sidetic coin legends

Abstract

Abstract The aim of this paper is to present strong evidence that confirms the different but related value of the Sidetic letters Υ and ζ in the light of the testimony of a singular Sidetic coin legend. We draw attention to certain variants of coin legends that may help to determine the proper value of both signs. The evidence also establishes that the Sidetic inventory distinguished between the five vowels a, e, i, o, u and the two semivowels j, w.