biography of Robert SCOT (XVIII)

Birth place: England

Addresses: Philadelphia, from 1781

Profession: Engraver, watchmaker

Comments: He described himself as late engraver to the State of Virginia." He did general engraving for a number of years, but in 1793 began his long connection with the U.S. Mint at Philadelphia where he held the position of die-sinker at least until 1820.

Sources: G&W; Prime, I, 27, and II, 73; Phila. CD 1796-1820; Stauffer; Dunlap, History.