Numismatic Literature. Mitchiner, Michael, Oriental Coins and their Values - The Ancient and Classical World, 600 B.C. - A.D. 650, London, 1978, 760 pages, with nearly every type photographed, hardcover. A collection of over 5500 ancient and classical Oriental coins. Every piece is photographed, and many legends are written out. Fantastic collection. The entire ancient world, except Europe, in one volume: Origins of Western coinage, ancient Middle eastern series, Indo-Greek, Kushan, punchmark series, Tribal & later Indian, pre-Tang China. Extensive historical & numismatic background on all series. Detailed listings with weights, transcription & translation of all legends, convenient format with listings & photo plates side by side. His numbers are widely used and this is still an important reference.
