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William Kneass
William Kneass ( "niece"; September 25, 1781 – 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 1834-1839. He also modified John Reich's "Capped Bust" design for use on the half dime
Strickland Kneass
Strickland Kneass (July 29, 1821, in Philadelphia - January 14, 1884, in Philadelphia) was a United States 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 was civil engineer and architect Samuel Honeyman Kneass. The younger Kneass attended Rensselaer Institute, where he graduated in 1839 at the age of 18 with highest honors.
After graduation, Kneass "held various surveying and engineering jobs,