S. PYE / PATENT on a Matron Head large cent. Brunk P-793, Rulau-Unlisted. Host coin Very Good.Simeon Pye was part of a family of locksmiths who operated in New York City starting in 1795 with his father Thomas. The first city directory shows Simeon at 143 Leonard St. in 1824. He was located at 5 & 6 Wooster St. starting in 1826 and through 1834. Simeon had several patents for lock designs and features.From the Steve Tompkins Collection.