Through tales of triumph, Hercules became a legend in Greek mythology following the completion of his Twelve Labors, set forth by King Eurystheus.
Hercules slayed lions, captured beasts, defeated a carnivorous bird and more on this conquest of penance, and the hero and each of his 12 Labors is memorialized through the 12 Labors of Hercules Series from Provident Metals.
The series dedicated to this beloved hero and his mighty deeds launches with the Hercules 5 oz bullion round, issued in both silver and copper. This flagship round will be available for the duration of the series which concludes on Sept. 12, 2015.
Any order containing the silver 5 oz Hercules will ship for FREE!
The 12 Labors will then be celebrated on individual 1 oz silver and copper bullion pieces which will be released once per month beginning Sept. 12 with the Nemean Lion. These 12 bullion rounds will each be available for purchase for ONE MONTH ONLY– with a new design being released on the 12th of each month. There will be one day of overlap between rounds.
Upon conclusion of sales for each round, a final mintage will be published.
History of The 12 Labors of Hercules
As a mortal, Hercules slew his family after Hera drove him mad. Once he regained sanity, he was purified by King Thespius and headed to serve Eurystheus as reparation for his actions. Those actions became his 12 Labors, which were penance for killing his loved ones.
The 12 Labors of Hercules silver and copper bullion rounds will be released in the order they appear in the Biblioteca:
- Nemean Lion – Sept. 12, 2014
- Lernaean Hydra – Oct. 12, 2014
- Ceryneian Hind – Nov. 12, 2014
- Erymanthian Boar – Dec. 12, 2014
- Augean Stables – Jan. 12, 2015
- Stymphalian Birds – Feb. 12, 2015
- Cretan Bull – March 12, 2015
- Mares of Diomedes – April 12, 2015
- Girdle of Hippolyta – May 12, 2015
- Cattle of Geryon – June 12, 2015
- Apples of Hesperides – July 12, 2015
- Cerberus – Aug. 12, 2015
A proof Hercules 5 oz silver round will also be released with a limited mintage of 500, and a Hercules 1 oz silver proof piece will become available with a limited mintage of 1,000.
The proof 5 oz and 1 oz Hercules silver rounds will be the only proof versions issued in the series:
- Silver Proof 5 oz Hercules – 500 Mintage; Late Fall 2014 Release Date
- Silver Proof 1 oz Hercules – 1,000 Mintage; Late Fall 2014 Release Date
The series concludes with the final day of sales of the 5 oz Hercules bullion rounds on Sept. 12, 2015, which is also the final day of sales for the Cerberus copper and silver bullion rounds.
Excited about the new series? Let us know what you think.
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When will you post the final mintage of the Ceryneian Hind. It has been a week since this one ended. I really like to keep up on how the rounds are doing. Thank you.
We actually published a blog announcing final numbers on the 16th. Here’s the important part:
Sales have now concluded for Ceryneian Hind, the third release of this series, and the final mintage numbers for the 1 oz copper and silver bullion rounds have been tallied:
Copper – 5,766
Silver – 7,433
You can read the entire post here:
http://www.blog.providentmetals.com/gold-and-silver-bullion-investing/ceryneian-hind-final-mintage-released-12-labors-of-hercules.htm
Have a good weekend Martha!
Love this series! will there be a pre-order available for the proofs?
We don’t have a specific date on when they’ll be released yet, but as soon as we do, they will more than likely be up for pre-sale.
Hello! Great Set! When are the cases coming out and will there be airtites included, or to purchase separately. I certainly hope thatthe presentation cases are fitted to allow for Airtites for this set.
Will the presentation case also have spots for the “proofs” or only Uncs?
The proofs will come in their own box…..they are great, you’ll like them. The box for the uncs should be available soon…before Christmas. It IS fitted for air-tites but they must be purchases separately. We’re glad you like the series, we’re very excited about the rounds that are yet to come!
Hey guys, really liking the Herc series, anymore insight on the proof availability date (anticipated)?
One thing that Perth mint did with it’s low number Gods of Olympus coins was to send out an email invite to those that had loyally purchased the coins previously before opening them up to the masses, with the low mintage proof, perhaps Provident could consider the same? Thanks & Happy Holidays!
The boxes will be ready on Dec. 26th, so the proofs will be live and available for purchase soon after. There should be a “coming soon” product live before that, so you can set up the alert. Unfortunately we’re unable to open a product to a certain group, but we REALLY appreciate your enthusiasm! We don’t anticipate you having a problem getting all you want as soon as the product is live. Thank you for the Holiday well wishes, back at you!
Here you go Rich, feel free to set your alert!
http://www.providentmetals.com/bullion/bullion-by-series/the-12-labors-of-hercules-series.html?p=1
Will the proofs come with COAs?
Hi Aaron, the proof rounds will indeed have CoAs.
It’s 12 October. Will you be opening up the Hydra sales anytime soon?
It’s October 12th! when will the Lernaean Hydra’s go on sale?
Hi Tim, sorry we didn’t get to this sooner, but it was listed in stock around noon.
I am l ooking forward to completeing the entire set, but I wish you had also made each coin in 5
oz as well as the 1 oz and maybe one starter coin in 10 0z. As for your rediculous Z-Bucks, I Iove
collecting that set as well.
Hi, guys I just want to say thanks for this new Hercules series, I think its great, I bouth the 5oz Hercules silver coin, at the long beach coin show. You guys where fantastic, real friendly, and you answered all of my question. I jusy ordered the 1oz Nemean Lion and coppers, they should be here in a day or so, again thanks, can’t wait to put the whole series together.
It was a pleasure meeting you Robert, thank you for the great feedback! We’re very excited about the series as well, and hope you enjoy each design as much as we do. Happy stacking!
Will the presentation cases hold just the silver or copper or will the case hold both issues? Example: two trays? Thanks!
Hi John. There will be two separate presentation cases for silver and copper.
I just want to say this is a great series that I am very excited about, and a special thank you to the Provident Metals staff. I have been reading all the comments on this page and so many people ask questions without reading previous comments, the staff has answered the exact same question three for four times.
Please do these guys a favor and read all the comments before you post your questions, it’s just a courtesy. Thank you again Provident Metals for this series, I am really looking forward to the Hydra next month
Love the 5 oz, and will be buying the series. Thank you for limiting the mintage to one month for each one ounce coin. That is a really cool thing. I look forward to seeing the presentation box too. Make it nice now. Maybe you could do a series of 1/2 ounce silver medieval weapons for Herc to heave at those demons!
If you buy 500 of the Nemean Lion round will they come in a Monster Box ??
Thank you for your reply in advance
Tony S.
Hi, Tony! Yes, if you were to order 500 of the Nemean Lion, they would arrive to you in a Monster Box. Thanks!
Hvae the two 5 ounces in hand and I would say they are very cool! The Silver coin is much smaller in diameter than a 5 ounce ATB and therefore very thick and chuncky! Very nice – the two side by side are an awsome show! Looking forward to the 12th each month!
The 5oz. bullion rounds look well done, ordered the copper one today just to confirm the quality in-hand. It’s too bad you didn’t show at least the design of the first 1oz in the series, the Nemean lion design. Also will you be making available a case to house the complete set similar to the blue velvet or black pleather case Air Tites makes? Especially if the 5oz is included.
Thank you! We’re still fine tuning the Nemean Lion design, but as soon as it’s ready for the public eye we’ll be sure to show it off!! We are planning some kind of case for the series, but it’s also in the design process currently. When the case is ready, we’ll publish something here.
There will be one day of overlap between rounds. Does this mean that I can buy 2 labors of this series at one time to save on shipping?
Hi Marvin, that is correct! You can make the purchase on the 12th to purchase both rounds on the same day to save on shipping.
Very interesting that this coin has Hercules depicted singing Karaoke since microphones weren’t invented then…
HAHAH!
It is a known fact that Hercules liked to sing Right Said Fred’s “I’m Too Sexy” after a couple gallons of spirits.
I didn’t know that Hercules even wore a shirt Jake ??
the series is great for educating my children about mythology and hard assets. They are fans of the Disney Hercules so they have an excitement about it. Please consider a 1 oz size of the first coin “12 labors of Hercules” I’d like to have a set that are all the same size.
We read your mind David! At some point in the near future (late fall 2014), we will be offering a 1 oz silver proof of the Hercules round. The mintage will be limited to 1000 so grab yours as soon as you can. We’ll be sure to announce that release on our site and our Facebook page, so check back with us as often as possible. Here is a link to the post that discusses the entire series including that release. http://www.blog.providentmetals.com/featured-products/12-labors-of-hercules-series-introduced.htm
Excited about the series
what is the price of the 1oz silver rounds and proof rounds in the hercules series
Hi Gary. The first 1 oz of the 12 Labors will be released on Sept. 12 and the proof round will be released in late fall this year. We will know more and release the pricing around that time.
I’m thrilled over this series!!! Is there any way to put down a deposit of sorts to ensure I’m able to acquire the entire series??
Hi Joseph, we are also very thrilled, but unfortunately we don’t have a way to put down a deposit for the rounds. However, we will be sending out a reminder as soon as each round is released.
I enjoy the newsletters.
Well at least it’s not more of those ridiculous zombie coins.
This looks like a great series. The price of the initial rounds is reasonable. If it stays thsat way through the series i will definitely be on board for both the Copper and the Silver. Thanks for doing the Copper! As a copper collector I really appreciate that.
Is there a way to set up a reoccurring payment plan so that none of the 12 in the series will be missed?
Hi Dennis. There is not a way at this time to set up recurring payment for the series. However, we will make sure to announce when each round becomes available on our blog, website and social sites so that you don’t miss it. Also, we will send reminders before the end of each round’s monthly run.
Very excited. What will the price be for the 5 oz. Piece?
We are excited as well. Here is the link to the current prices of the bullion Hercules rounds. The proof rounds have a planned released for late fall this year. Thank you!
Do you have a subscription service to make sure I get all 12 of the coins? They look great, and beyond their copper bullion value, I could see them being used for games, even poker chips.
Hi John, there isn’t a subscription service to get all 12 rounds, but we will send out a reminder before the end of each round’s monthly run.
Please contact me when any of these become available. I want the collection. Thank you.
Sir, Miss,
I am intrested in 1 oz pieces .
Are this silver coins 1 oz real silver : 999,9, ( for this price it is possible not ?
What is the gold looking coin : copper, silver , mixed metal and 24 K gold ?
Whits is the price of all this coins togehter ( a serie) ?
I can buy more as one serie, becaus it is limited !
They look very nice and I would like to buy .
Kind regards ,
jean-pierre
note : export to Belgium is not a problem and what about taxes ?
Hi Jean-Pierre, the 1 oz silver rounds are .999 and the gold looking coin is made up of copper. We currently don’t have a price for all the coins in the series as they will be released one month at a time. Unfortunately, we do not ship internationally to Belgium at this time.
I am interested in the 5 oz Silver coin in this series and what the cost of each would be.
Are the starting dates the same as the silver ands copper round?
Hi Thomas, this series has only one 5 oz Silver Hercules round which is depicted in this blog and it will be available until September 12, 2015. Here is the link to the current prices of the bullion Hercules rounds. The starting dates for the 1 oz silver and copper rounds will be released on the same day on the 12th of each month and available for only one month.
COST OF COINS?
The only product available at this time is the 5 oz Hercules round in silver and copper. To check the price, you can go to this link here.
When can I pay for bullion in Bitcoin?
Hi Jake, we will begin accepting Bitcoin starting August 25th, if not earlier.
You guys are going to make a killing with that choice…smart move!
I think the odds of me getting one will be slim due to the very low mintage lol
Is this subscription or just order on the 12th of each month? Thx.
Hi Pete. There isn’t a subscription to purchase these rounds, so the best way is to place the order after the 12th of each month when the round is released. We will send out a reminder as soon as each round is released so you won’t miss out on any in the series.
PLEASE NOTIFY ME WHEN THESE 5 oz HERCULES SILVER BULLION ROUNDS BECOME AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE. I WOULD LIKE TO BE NOTIFIED FOR EACH NEW COIN AS THEY BECOME AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE.
THANK YOU
I would love to have the whole set .starting with the 5 oz.