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    William Kneass (/ˈniːs/ "niece"; September 25, 1780 – August 27, 1840) was the second Chief Engraver of the United States Mint from 1824 until his death...
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    Mint, writing to President James Monroe. Instead, the position went to William Kneass. In addition to his professional activities, Gobrecht was an inventor...
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    William Kneass. (John Reich) Half cents: 1809 to 1836 (John Reich) Large cents: 1808 until 1815 (William Kneass) Quarter eagle: 1834 to 1839 (William...
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  • States Mint from 1793 until his death in 1823. He was succeeded by William Kneass. Scot designed the popular and rare Flowing Hair dollar coinage along...
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    collar, which gave them a broader appearance. In 1828, Chief Engraver William Kneass introduced the close collar method of coining (which automated the process...
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    silver and copper. A new obverse, the "Classic Head", was created by William Kneass for the altered coin. The reverse still depicted the modified eagle...
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  • civil engineer, municipal surveyor, and railroad president. Kneass's father, William Kneass, was for many years engraver of the U.S. Mint. His older brother...
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    concept of Liberty, and it was modified by Chief Engraver of the Mint, William Kneass. It proved to be a popular design and lasted from 1807 to 1839 on the...
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  • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on November 5, 1806. He was the elder son of William Kneass (1781-1840), who would go on to become the second Chief Engraver of...
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    attempt to redesign the nation's coinage. After Mint Chief Engraver William Kneass suffered a stroke later that year, Christian Gobrecht was hired as an...
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