Mitchiner, Michael, Oriental Coins and their Values: Ancient & Classical World 600BC-600AD, London, 1977, 760 pages, hardcover; 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, and pre-T'ang era 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. The Mitchiner numbering system is widely used and that makes this an important reference, out of print now and difficult to find.
Estimate: 300-500 USD