For his fourth Labor, Hercules was asked to capture the Erymanthian Boar and carry it back to King Eurytheus, which he did. Three days later, Eurystheus sent Hercules to clean the Augean stables for his 5th Labor.
Hercules famously slayed lions, captured beasts, defeated a carnivorous bird and much more on his triumphant conquest of penance. The hero and each of his 12 Labors are memorialized through Provident’s exclusive 12 Labors of Hercules Series.
Sales have now concluded for the Erymanthian Boar, the fourth release of this series, with the second highest mintage so far for both metals, behind only the silver and copper Hydra round.
The final mintage numbers for the 1 oz copper and silver bullion rounds for the Boar:
Copper – 6,028
Silver – 8,234
The fifth design in the series (now available) commemorates the cleaning of the Augean Stables, and although it’s not quite as adventurous, it’s still important because it was meant to humiliate the hero.
The remaining 12 Labors of Hercules silver and copper bullion rounds (release dates & mintage below) will continue to be released in the order they appear in the Biblioteca:
Nemean Lion – Sept. 12 through Oct. 12, 2014 (No Longer Available)
Mintage Numbers: Copper – 5,294; Silver – 6,756
Lernaean Hydra – Oct. 12 through Nov. 12, 2014 (No Longer Available)
Mintage Numbers: Copper – 7,190; Silver – 9,623
Ceryneian Hind – Nov. 12 through Dec. 12, 2014 (No Longer Available)
Mintage Numbers: Copper – 5,766; Silver – 7,433
Erymanthian Boar – Dec. 12 through Jan. 12, 2015 (No Longer Available)
Mintage Numbers: Copper – 6,028; Silver – 8,234
Augean Stables – 
AVAILABLE NOW – Jan. 12, 2015 (Sales end February 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
The series dedicated to this beloved hero and his mighty deeds launched 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.
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I have just received the Hercules 5 oz. and 1oz. proof silvers. They came in their own box. I was wondering if there is going to be a proof series like the uncirculated series currently running.
I have also received the display boxes. With a 39mm air-tite, they fit perfectly in the display.
William,
Proof rounds are only being produced for the 5 oz and 1 oz silver Hercules rounds (the first release in the series), which means all 12 of the Labor rounds will only be produced in uncirculated condition. We hope you are enjoying each round in the series and thanks for reaching out to us!
The Five Ounce Hercules coin is beautiful! I just got one at the Long Beach show (your staff members were great). The photos online do not do the coin justice. It is an A-1 product. In fact, all of your products were fantastic, way beyond what photos can show. Keep it up.
I didn’t know there was going to be a display box for the 12 Labors of Hercules. Is one being done? Great set, by the way. Looking forward to getting my latest order!
That’s great news Steve, glad you like the series. Yes, there is a box…just enabled the product today! Here it is:
http://www.providentmetals.com/display-box-for-1-oz-silver-or-copper-12-labors-of-hercules-series-coins.html
Hello Peovident Metals any news as to when the Hercules display box will be available? Thank you
whats with the stock delay on the augean stables? wish i would have known that before ordering by credit card…
They were marked in stock today Tim, sorry about that. The demand for this round was greater than anticipated during the early going so the mint has been very busy with production. They should start shipping orders with Augean Stables today, hope you like it!