quantities from 1836 to 1839. Shortly after Kneass' death in 1840, Gobrecht was appointed Chief Engraver of the U.S. Mint on December 21, 1840. During his tenure as Chief Engraver of the Mint, Gobrecht produced perhaps what he is mainly known for, the Seated Liberty dollar, based on sketches by Thomas Sully, and Titian Peale. That design remained on U.S. coinage as late as 1891 Gobrecht died in July 1844; his place as chief engraver was taken by James B. Longacre. Additionally to engraving for the Mint, he also produced embossing plaque for bookbinding. Bibliography References External links 1785 births 1844 deaths American people of German descent United States Mint engravers People from Hanover, Pennsylvania