Mares of Diomedes Final Mintage Released – Hercules

Sales for the Mares of Diomedes 1 oz silver and copper rounds for the exclusive 12 Labors of Hercules series from Provident Metals have concluded, wrapping up their one-month run.

King Eurystheus sent the Greek demi-god to capture the Mares, which were trained by King Diomedes of Thrace to crave human flesh. Hercules killed King Diomedes and bound the mouths of the four fire-breathing stallions closed before easily taking them back to Eurystheus to successfully complete his labor.

Hopefully you successfully seized the Mares of Diomedes as Hercules did, as the rounds have now been discontinued. The final mintage numbers are listed below:

Silver: 6,547
Copper: 5,020

With the Mares secured, Hercules moved on to retrieve the Girdle of Hippolyta for his ninth task, a job given to him by Eurystheus because the King’s daughter desired the belt. Hippolyta is portrayed on the reverse of each 1 oz silver and copper round, which will be available from May 12 through June 12, 2015.

If you’re interested in seeing the 10th design in the 12 Labors of Hercules series, a sketch of the Cattle of Geryon has been released.

The remaining rounds in the series will be released as they were shown in the Biblioteca. The dates and mintages of each silver and copper round are listed below and will continue to be announced following the conclusion of each round’s sales.

Nemean Lion – Sept. 12 – Oct. 12, 2014 (No Longer Available)
Mintage Numbers: Copper – 5,294; Silver – 6,756

 

Lernaean Hydra – Oct. 12 – Nov. 12, 2014 (Discontinued)
Mintage Numbers: Copper – 7,190; Silver – 9,623

 

Ceryneian Hind – Nov. 12 – Dec. 12, 2014 (Discontinued)
Mintage Numbers: Copper – 5,766; Silver – 7,433

 

Erymanthian Boar – Dec. 12 – Jan. 12, 2015 (Discontinued)
Mintage Numbers: Copper – 6,028; Silver – 8,234

 

Augean Stables – Jan. 12 – Feb. 12, 2015 (Discontinued)
Mintage Numbers: Copper – 6,707; Silver – 6,399

 

Stymphalian Birds  – Feb. 12 – March 12, 2015 (Discontinued)
Mintage Numbers: Copper – 5,128; Silver – 6,701

 

Cretan Bull – March 12 – April 12, 2015 (Discontinued)
Mintage Numbers: Copper – 5,351; Silver – 6,871

 

Mares of Diomedes – April 12 – May 12, 2015 (Discontinued)
Mintage Numbers: Copper – 5,020; Silver – 6,547

 

Girdle of Hippolyta – May 12 – June 12, 2015 – Available Now

 

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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