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. The hero and each of his 12 Labors is memorialized through the exclusive 12 Labors of Hercules Series from Provident Metals.
Sales have concluded for Nemean Lion, the first release of this much-anticipated series, and the final mintage numbers for the 1 oz copper and silver bullion rounds have been tallied:
Copper – 5,294
Silver – 6,756
If you are one of the lucky ones who added the Nemean Lion to your stack, congratulations! We believe you may have just purchased the lowest mint issue of the 12 designs, as the series is sure to gain momentum.
The remaining 12 Labors of Hercules silver and copper bullion rounds (release dates 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)
Lernaean Hydra – AVAILABLE NOW (Sales end November 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
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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Im very happy that i pick you 2 of this coins,, and at the same time sad that i didn’t pick up more.. I am planning to get at least 3 complete full sets.
I’m a big fan of Greek Mythology and pleased to see this series is off to a great start. I got a few lions and am eagerly awaiting some hydras. So AWESOME it would be if y’all did additional heroes and/or the gods of the pantheon. I have been very happy with each of my many purchases from Provident! Keep up the great work!
Beautiful coins. Wish I would’ve bought more. Thanks Provident!!
I am so bummed that I only bought 10 silver and 5 copper!
I’m really excited I picked up a small amount of these rare rounds and feel I should picked up more. If I ever decide to sell these I know they will easily go at a high premium a great investment for my stack!!!
Woohoo! So glad I bought up a little of each. That mintage might make it difficult to keep a permanent set for myself.
Wow!! I’m blown away at the minimum mintage. I waited till the last minute to grab a tube, now I wish I’d gotten 3. I have 100% belief that this series is a winner because of the simplicity of the coins and the mintage structure (30 days/round). Congrats to all who purchased and thanks provident for launching a beautiful series!
SO glad I picked up mine both in Silver and Copper. Definitely happy to have these in my collection. Look forward to each new labor that comes out in the future.