1817 (1717) Gold Medal PCGS PR63 DEEP CAMEO

A stunning presentation piece minted for high-ranking members of the Westminster Fire Office, this gold medal commemorates Henry Robins, Esq., who served as Director during the years 1816 and 1817. Struck a century after the company’s founding in 1717, these awards were limited to directors and auditors and are seldom encountered in the market today.

Obverse: Displays the fire badge emblem of the Westminster Fire Office—a crowned portcullis with chains—above the inscribed plaque “ESTABLISHED MDCCXVII.” The surrounding legend reads “WESTMINSTER FIRE OFFICE.”

Reverse: An elegant script inscription framed by a detailed laurel wreath reads: “Henry Robins Esq. / Director / 1816 & 1817.”

Graded PCGS PR63 DEEP CAMEO, this medal exhibits profoundly mirrored fields and frosted devices, generating a bold contrast that enhances its presentation. The crisp strike and refined engraving convey both mechanical and artistic mastery, making this an elite token of early British corporate history.