ANSWERS TO THIS QUIZ AT END OF ARTICLE What are Gneass' four connections to numismatic fame? HINT 1. He was born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania September 1781. HINT 2. He knew Robert Scot and John Reich. Do you think you know? HINT 3. He knew Christian Gobrecht. Now, do you know? HINT 4. www.coinfacts.com/quarter_dollars/capped_bust_quarters/1831_quarter_dollars/1831_quarter_dollar_varieties.htm Read on for one more hint. HINT 5. His surname is William. Answers to "Who's Kneass?" Numismatic connection 1. He succeeded Robert Scot at the Philadelphjia Mint and became the second Chief Engraver of the mint. Numismatic connection 2. He designed the Variety Two "reduced diameter" Quarter Dollars minted during 1831 through 1838 (only 8 years) as shown above. Numismatic connection 3. He designed the Capped Bust half dime which was first struck in 1829 and final striking in 1837 (only 9 years). click here: http://www.coinfacts.com/half_dimes/capped_bust_half_dimes/half_dimes_capped_bust.html Numismatic connection 4. He designed the classic Head, no motto, gold Quarter Eagles which were struck during the years of 1834 through 1839. (only 6 years). click here: http://www.coinfacts.com/quarter_eagles/classic_head_quarter_eagles/classic_head_quarter_eagle.html Clinker
