Identifying Punch Marks on Persian Coins

[Cameron]

Back in October, I got a Persian Siglos from the time of Artaxerxes I.  When I bought it, I was told that the punch marks range from the areas around India to the Mediterranean.  I wanted to be able to ID the rest, since there are 5 total on the coin.  I searched google, and found a page somewhere on this website showing some of the punchmarks, but it does not tell me anything about the punchmarks, just a number.  I was wondering if there was some place where it would cover punchmarks from Persian coins and tell me a little about them.  Thanks!

PS:  one looks Like the Hebrew "Aleph", so I'm somewhat confident on that one .

[Arados]

Try looking for countermarked Siglos like these !

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/numiswiki/view.asp?key=siglos

[Cameron]

Yes, this is the page I found also, but I was wondering if there was a place that would tell a little more about the punchmarks, like where they come from (in the empire).  Thanks!

[Joe Sermarini]

I don't think anyone knows where they come from.

[Arados]

This could be a good opportunity for you to start a thread dedicated to Persian Siglos with countermarks. Sharing your thoughts on this particular area of coinage will no doubt prompt others to join in and share their knowledge.

[Cameron]

All right, well, these are the punch arms on my Siglos. 

4 I do not know where they originate, but one, that looks like the Hebrew Aleph, I am guessing comes from Modern day Israel and surrounding areas.

[Lucas H]

This could be a good opportunity for you to start a thread dedicated to Persian Siglos with countermarks

Good idea

But,

All right, well, these are the punch arms on my Siglos.

Better pictures would help

[Cameron]

I'm sorry, but this is the best camera I have, but I'll try and put better pictures if I can.

[areich]

It's probably not the camera. Are you using the macro function and a tripod or similar way of steadying the camera?