The Pale Horse of Death, from Provident’s Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse series, has concluded its run and been discontinued. The fourth and last release in the 4H series was available for three months and the series has now reached an end after a year of success.
One of the joys of collecting a limited series is the relative rarity of the rounds produced during the run. After the Pale Horse came to an end over the weekend, we crunched the numbers in order to provide you with accurate mintage information.
Final Mintage numbers for each rounds are as follows:
- The White Horse of Conquest sold 16,406 silver rounds and 14,221 copper rounds
- The Red Horse of War sold 14,216 silver rounds and 15,097 copper rounds
- The Black Horse of Famine sold 15,237 silver rounds and 12,730 copper rounds
- The Pale Horse of Death sold 15,524 silver rounds and 22,363 copper rounds
Another way we gauge the success of a series is by looking at the first two days of sale, when excitement is high for a new release. The mintage numbers during the first two days of availability are as follows:
- The White Horse of Conquest sold 3,131 silver rounds and 2,035 copper rounds
- The Red Horse of War sold 3,401 silver rounds and 2,345 copper rounds
- The Black Horse of Famine sold 4,798 silver rounds and 3,276 copper rounds
- The Pale Horse of Death sold 4,380 silver rounds and 5,473 copper rounds
Each of these rounds maintains notable performances on the secondary market, consistently selling for more than their original price.
The end of the individual 4H rounds does not mean the series is over for good. You can still buy a number of NGC-graded rounds sealed in plastic holders with a custom series labels, in both proof and antiqued finishes. Additionally, the Four Horsemen 10 oz Silver Bar will be available as long as demand remains strong.
Thank you for supporting the Provident-exclusive Four Horsemen series! Which design was your favorite? Let us know in the comments section below.
Great job on this series. Much like the celebrated Privateer Elemetal series, this one was a market favorite. I personally liked the last two more than the first two.
I believe the following factors are critical for future releases, at least from a consumer perspective:
Low mintages
Intricate, thoughtful designs (think Privateer “The Storm” rounds)
Exclusive to Provident
Multiple different images with timed releases (like 4 Horsemen)
Great job!
Thanks so much for your feedback. Glad you enjoyed the series!
The red horse of war was probably my favorite but I love how the bar brings them all together! Thanks provident for a great series!
So glad you enjoyed the series, Brian!
I will add my concern to the discussion. I have been a faithful collector of Provident series for years and there has never been a display box shortage like this one before. I too was buying for multiple sets to be displayed later but now I’m stuck with coins in the safe. Makes me want to think twice about purchasing the next collector series. MORE DISPLAY BOXES PLEASE.
We’re very sorry, Chris. We only made a limited number of boxes due to low demand and high production cost. We even sent out an email when our inventory was running low. It’s best to snag a box early when collecting a series.
I wish I had a complete set! Super~New to “Stacking Silver” and really amazed at all the incredible options on the market! Coins, Bars, Specials, and so much more. Hopefully, I will gather a complete set of the 4 Horsemen from somewhere. I look forward to my emails from Provident Metals, I open those bad boys up with a (Silver) glint in my eye! What new things can I buy?!!
Thank you, Provident and Team for your excellent products and precious metals, I look forward to many purchases and being a life long customer!
Best to you!
Daniel F. Harb, ARRT, RT(R)
We’re very glad to have you as a customer, Daniel!
I was a little late in making my decision to get this series only because I’m relatively new to the precious metals world. I had to buy a couple through eBay since the supply wasn’t there of the MS70 & PF70 versions. I now have the 10oz bar and 2-4 pc display box sets (one proof set and one antiqued) waiting for the Pale Horse’s release. I love this series and the display boxes. I too would’ve liked to get one that holds the bar, but would prefer a display album that holds the NGC slabbed versions plus the bar. (Just personal preference) I also put my 10oz bar into a plastic case and it doesn’t fit very well. Overall, I’m very happy with this series and have really enjoyed filling in the display albums. Well done, Provident. I’m looking forward to collecting another series like this.
Hi Martin,
So glad to hear you’ve enjoyed collecting the 4H series, especially as a new precious metals collector. Thank you for being a loyal customer!
I’ve got 25 sets as gifts for my grandkids as they graduate from HS . The 8 coins display well together – they are really nice art depicting the judgements in Revelations. My hope is that the coins will create an interest in reading the Bible.
What a lovely gift, Kent!
Hello,
Yes would love the display box. Nothing was mentioned about them being so limited. Most of us were waiting for a while continuing to buy the series thinking the box would be available for a little while..
The whole reason I bought 5 of each the silver and copper coins was to get the box to go with them for gifts and also buy the 10 oz bar to go with them. Not sure about the bars now. Maybe one for my collection but not 5 to go with my previous purchase as there is no box.
Can you at least check and see about display boxes in that format no need for graphics if that helps.
Yes I have the series but not good with no display box to put them in. Makes me rethink series purchases.
Same with the Annubus silver coin.I bought 10 cleo’s initially Did not realize the Annubus was so limited so I waited to long to purchase so makes me rethink buying Sobek. I hesitate pulling the trigger since I cannot get annubus at a reasonable price on the secondary market.
Not all of us are rich and can buy silver every week. Sometimes I have to save funds to get what I want for my investments over a month etc.
Thank You
Sincerely,
Stanley
Hi Stanley,
So sorry you ran into this problem. Unfortunately, being a smaller company, what we are able to offer is largely dependent on customer demand. The demand for the 4H display boxes simply wasn’t there when the series was initially released. However, we have taken your suggestion into consideration as we move forward with future plans. Thank you so much for being a loyal customer!
Is there any chance of you ordering more boxes made for the complete silver and copper coin set, plus silver bar? I sure want one. Was sick in the hospital, in treatment when you first offered. Thanks
Hi Eleanor,
It’s unlikely that we’ll offer more boxes due to low demand. But there’s always a small chance…
Our team hopes your health has improved and we appreciate you being a customer!
Hello Provident, I was quick to get on this series because it really is for telling our near future, BUT it would be great if a quality holder could be made for the 10 oz bar or even a proof or antiqued version of the 10 oz. I can’t wait to complete my collection with the NGC proof and antique version of Pale horse, nice job on the series, Thanks
Ken
Hi Ken,
So glad you’ve been enjoying the 4H series. Unfortunately, demand for custom boxes was quite low and we decided not to make more at this time. But we will certainly take suggestions from you and other customers into consideration when we release another series. Thanks!
Can it be said there’s no possiblitiy the White Horse of Conquest will be made available in PF 70 or the other number premium version? Dang it’s the only one I’m missing.
Sorry, David, but the proof graded White Horse rounds are all sold out. We still have the antiqued 70 in stock, however.
They’re available on ebay (PR70). I “watched” 2 of them sold at around $81 and $78 if memory serves me correctly.
When can we expect the PF 70 Pale Horse to come out?
Hi Kat,
We are working hard with the mint to bring those to you as soon as possible. Sometimes it takes a bit longer than expected to ensure the end product is up to our quality standards.
Now if you’d just get those NGC PALE ponies done so I can complete my 8 sets.
So very much looking forward to another cool series.
They’re coming soon, Nick! Thanks for your patience while we ensure a great product!
wish you would make available the display box. We asked to notified when they come in.. I would not have a problem paying a little more for it, I am sure other collector’s would too. But not thr ridiculous price some jerks are asking I personally will not purchase any more products from them Mike
Thanks for your feedback. We’ll keep that in mind when we do another exclusive series.
I loved them so much I’m planning to have the art work tattooed. Thank you!
Oh wow, how neat! Please share pictures with us if you do!
It would be nice if the display boxes for this set would be made available again… I did not realize that their production would be so limited and be sold out as fast as they were.
Very sorry, Brett. We only made a select number of boxes due to high expense and low demand.
I second this notion! I know there’s a few of us that want them where I work. Demand just went up. 🙂
Thanks for the series I really enjoyed getting them all. I’m enjoying them all so much I couldn’t say which is my favorite but together its one of my favorite series. What’s next?
Glad to hear it, Gilbert! We have some neat plans in the works, including the continuation of our Egyptian Gods series and our Provident Prospector series. As far as our next brand new series…you’ll just have to wait and see…
The white horse of conquest was my favorite. His armor, sideways action pose, and horse all made it my favorite.
We agree that it’s a neat design, and a great way to have introduced the series!
Got three complete sets. Love them.
Thanks, Mike! Glad you enjoyed the series!