SCOTLAND, JAMES VI, 1599 GOLD RIDER MS 62 *TOP OF THE POP*

Scotland, James VI, 1599 Gold Rider.
With a nominal value of 100 Scottish shillings, before Accession.
Seventh coinage, Mint mark Cinquefoil.
Obverse: King on horseback in flight, fully armoured with upright sword, date (1599) in exergue, pellets either side, with Latin legend and beaded border surrounding: IACOBVS. 6. D.G.R. SCOTORVM.
Reverse: Crowned coat of arms, Scottish Lion rampant left, lis adorned frame, With Latin legend and beaded border surrounding: .SPERO MELIORA.
5.07 grams, 29 mm in diameter.
Burns 9, fig. 954; SCBI 35, 1170 (same obverse die); SCBI 58, 1289; cf. SCBI 71, 1055; S. 5458. 

A truly exceptional piece, showing a superb portrait, mint state with lustre, incredibly rare as such.
Has been graded and slabbed by NGC as Mint State (MS) 62, *Currently the Top of the Population/Highest Graded*.
NGC Certification number: 8222413-002.