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James VI (1567-1625), gold Rider 1599, Spink-5458, MS62 James VI (1567-1625), gold Rider 1599,

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James VI (1567-1625), gold Rider 1599, Spink-5458, MS62 James VI (1567-1625), gold Rider 1599,
<B>James VI (1567-1625), gold Rider 1599, </B></I>Spink-5458, MS62 NGC, an awesome piece with mint luster and beautiful gold color. Almost a full flan, and legends are generally struck up, although there are a few small spots of striking softness. Wonderfully clear fields, slightly pebbly in texture. The rider is so sharp he appears to be animated. Slight doubling on the date, but it is sharp. <I>Historical note: The design is ironic, as is the reverse legend (translation: "I hope for better things"), inasmuch as King James nearly perished by the sword when a few close "allies," his noblemen, came close to assassinating him in a hunting lodge. After the incident, he continued to hunt stag but turned more and more to pursuits of the mind, such as his authorized version of the Bible.</B></I>