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:
Mintage Numbers: Copper – 5,294; Silver – 6,756
Mintage Numbers: Copper – 7,190; Silver – 9,623
Mintage Numbers: Copper – 5,766; Silver – 7,433
Mintage Numbers: Copper – 6,028; Silver – 8,234
Augean Stables – 
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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