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William Kneass

William Kneass William Kneass ( "niece"; September 25, 1780 – August 27, 1840) was the second Chief Engraver of the United States Mint from 1824 until his death in 1840. Kneass is credited with designing the "Classic Head" motif, which appeared on numerous denominations of American currency, including the gold quarter eagle ($2.50) and half eagle ($5.00) gold pieces from 1834 to 1839. He also modified John Reich's "Capped Bust" design for use on the half dime through half-dollar from 1829 to 1837. Provided by Wikipedia
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    Patent revolving interest table by Kneass, William, 1780-1840

    Published 1810
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    The history of the rise, progress, & accomplishment of the abolition of the African slave-trade, by the British Parliament. / by Clarkson, Thomas, 1760-1846

    Published 1808
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    New Jersey by Lucas, Fielding, Jr., 1781-1854

    Published 1823
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    New Jersey by Carey, Henry Charles, 1793-1879

    Published 1822
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    Louisiana by Carey, Henry Charles, 1793-1879

    Published 1822
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    Ireland from various surveys of Ireland / by Arrowsmith, Aaron, 1750-1823

    Published 1804
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    Holland from Sepp & others / by Arrowsmith, Aaron, 1750-1823

    Published 1812
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    Holland from Sepp & others / by Arrowsmith, Aaron, 1750-1823

    Published 1804
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    North Carolina by Lucas, Fielding, Jr., 1781-1854

    Published 1822
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    Tennessee by Carey, Henry Charles, 1793-1879

    Published 1822
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    Porto Rico and Virgin Islands by Carey, Henry Charles, 1793-1879

    Published 1822
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    Goldsmith's Natural history, abridged for the use of schools, / by Goldsmith, Oliver, 1730?-1774

    Published 1828
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