help 'decode' fraternity symbols?

[MysticCat]

^^^ The description does match the arms on the coin, but how in the world does one can get Beta (Βητα) out of that first word on the coin?

[FSUZeta]

Originally Posted by MysticCat

^^^ The description does match the arms on the coin, but how in the world does one can get Beta (Βητα) out of that first word on the coin?

I was wondering that too. Perhaps those words are not the name of the organization, but their motto?

[MysticCat]

Originally Posted by FSUZeta

I was wondering that too. Perhaps those words are not the name of the organization, but their motto?

But the description in what badgeguy posted says "a shield crossed by a band having the Fraternity name in Greek."