Not a book suggestion but here are links to two articles - One Roman and one Greek coins.
Greek:
http://www.coinweek.com/education/greek-coinage-baktria
Roman:
http://www.coinweek.com/ancient-coins/first-read-coinage-roman-economy/
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Numismatics with Kenny
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Fugio1787
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The initial suggestions here, including the work by Sear, are certainly valuable. I would add Harold Mattingly's Roman Coins, initially published in 1928 (my copy was reprinted in 1967).
For an introduction to collecting ancients, I have learned from Wayne Sayles' books; I believe he has six, including one on fakes. Also enjoyable for anyone, especially new collectors, is Collecting Ancient Coins: A Guided Tour Featuring 25 Significant Types written by Paul Rynearson and published by Whitman.
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