On the death of the first chief coiner, Henry Voigt, in early 1814, Eckfeldt was appointed by President James Madison as successor, and served in that capacity for a quarter century.
Henry Voigt Eckfeldt was appointed by President James Madison as successor. This was in early 1814. This was on the death of the first chief coiner. Henry Voigt Eckfeldt was served in that capacity for a quarter century. This was in early 1814. This was on the death of the first chief coiner.