Robert Scot

Robert Scot
1st Chief Engraver of the U.S. Mint
In office
November 23, 1793 – November 3, 1823
PresidentGeorge Washington
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
James Monroe
Preceded byoffice established
Succeeded byWilliam Kneass
Personal details
BornOctober 2, 1745
The Canongate, Edinburgh, Scotland
DiedNovember 3, 1823 (aged 78)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
SpouseEunice Beal Scot
ChildrenLucretia, Harriot, Sophia, Robert, Jr., Charlotte
OccupationEngraver

Robert Scot (October 2, 1745 – November 3, 1823) was a Scottish-American engraver who served as Chief Engraver of the United 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 with the Liberty Cap half cent. Scot is perhaps best known for his design, the Draped Bust, which was used on many silver and copper coins. Robert Scot was the most prolific engraver of early American patriotic iconography, with symbols and images depicting rebellion, unity, victory, and liberty throughout his career in America.