Published Works

"A Tribute to Heroism." Coins Magazine 25, no. 4 (April 1978): 70. Illus.

The contest winner in the magazine's "What's the Story" feature. Explains the historical background for the design on a commemorative one-pound coin issued by the Bank of Israel in 1961. The coin commemorates the heroism of the Jews in a battle against the Seleucids in 163 BC.

"Attribution Guide for 1803 Large Cents." Penny-Wise 20, Issue No. 114 (May 15, 1986): 103-4.

Presents a decision-tree, along with guidelines for its use, to assist in attributing 1803 U.S. large cents by die-variety.

"Serious Business." The Numismatist 102, no. 6 (June 1989): 893-5. Illus.

Recommends that the principles of operating a successful business enterprise should be applied to operating local coin clubs. Clubs must focus on providing a quality product and publicity for club activities. They must also have long-term goals, skilled leaders, and enthusiastic members.

"Mythological Themes Influenced Ancient Greek Coin Designs." The Celator 5, no. 1 (January 1991): 30-33. Also appeared in The Best of the Celator 1991, pp. 4-6.

Discusses the influence of religion and mythology on the designs chosen for ancient Greek coins. Recounts the myths of Artemis, Perseus, and Bellerophon and shows how the legends surrounding them were depicted on coins.

"Contradictory Theories: Making Sense of Greek Coin Weight Standards." The Celator 5, no. 8 (August 1991): 28-33.

Presents various theories for the origin of weight standards for ancient Greek coins. The theories of Head, Ridgeway, and Gardner are described. Frequency tables are then used to demonstrate how standard weights can be determined, and factors which contribute to variations in observed weights are discussed.

"Evidence for the Invention of Coinage: Artemision Hoard Launches Debate." The Celator 6, no. 1 (January 1992): 18-23. Also appeared in The Best of the Celator 1992, pp. 8-11.

Discusses the coins found in the foundation of the Temple of Artemis at Ephesus in 1905, and the evidence they provide for the date of the invention of coinage. Summarizes Barclay Head's description of the coins, and traces the debate over their interpretation. Presents the arguments of Jacobsthal, Robinson, Kagan, Seltman, Weidauer, Price, and Waggoner for and against the new "low chronology" placing the introduction of coinage near the end of the seventh century BC.

"The Incuse Coinage of Southern Italy." The Celator 7, no. 4 (April 1993): 30-5. Illus.

Explores the reasons for the invention, usage, and demise of the incuse style of coinage in southern Italy during the archaic period. Among other theories examined, the article considers the role Pythagoras may have played in the development of this unusual coinage.

"Catalogues Essential for Collectors of Ancient Coins." Remy Bourne's Numismatic Literature Review 1, no. 3 (May 1995): 1-2.

A discussion of the importance of dealers' auction catalogues and fixed-price lists for collectors of ancient coins. Emphasizes that the use of catalogues is essential for researching market prices.

"The Greek Numismatic Festschrifts: Storehouses of Information and Sought-After Collectibles." Remy Bourne's Public Auction 4 (October 1996): 99-100.

Discusses the eight major volumes of essays on Greek Numismatics which were published to honor various numismatic scholars. Describes their content, availability, and market value.

Ancient Greek Numismatics: A Guide to Reading and Research. Cold Spring: Davisson's Ltd., 2001. 401 pp.

A comprehensive bibliography listing over 4000 books and articles published in English related to ancient Greek coinage. Includes complete bibliographic citations, summaries of the contents and conclusions of each listed work, and cross-references to critical reviews. Includes a concordance to Clain-Stefanelli's bibliography, an index to authors and collections, and an index to cities, districts, kingdoms and tribes.

"An Old Book Brings Old and New Collectors Together." The Asylum 19, no. 4 (fall 2001): 120-6.

Examines the pleasures of owning old numismatic books by tracing the pedigree of a book, John Pinkerton's An Essay on Medals, published in 1808. The book was owned by several prominent numismatists, one of which, Thomas Burgon, signed the book in 1813. Four other previous owners are identified, including some prominent numismatists, and brief biographical sketches are provided for each.