Mares Of Diomedes 1 oz .999 Pure Copper Round (8th Design of the 12 Labors of Hercules Series)

Mares Of Diomedes was the 8th Design of the 12 Labors of Hercules Series  
 
These rounds were produced from April 12, 2015 through May 12, 2015 and are no longer minted
 
Total Mintage: 5020
 
It is very likely these round will increase in value quickly as they are becoming increasingly more difficult to find
 
Our inventory of this round is VERY LIMITED

King Eurystheus tasked Hercules with bringing back the man-eating mares of diomedes as his eighth labor. The horses, which were owned and trained by King Diomedes of Thrace, were known for eating human flesh. Some legends say they were capable of breathing fire as well.

To capture the stallions, Hercules fought and defeated King Diomedes before feeding him to the horses -- food was said to calm them down. The Greek hero then bound their mouths and walked them back to Eurystheus to complete his task.

The carnivorous horses can be seen stampeding together on the reverse of the 1 oz Copper Mares of Diomedes Rounds. With their mouths open and mane flowing, the mares are displayed in an aggressive position on the left-facing design. Inscriptions read “MARES OF DIOMEDES” and “VII” around the image
   
A stoic portrait of Hercules, which can be viewed on each round in the 12 Labors of Hercules Series, shows the hero with his head slightly bowed. He wears the Nemean Lion’s impenetrable skin on his head as armor, and holds his wooden club in his right hand. The copper round’s weight and metal purity are inscribed.

Comes in a 2" x 2" clear vinyl presentation sleeve

Dimensions:
Diameter = 39 mm (1.54 in.) ~ Slightly larger than a US Silver Dollar
Thickness = 2.5 mm (0.098 in.)
Gross Weight = 1 Avoirdupois ounce (28.35 grams)