This extraordinary silver coin is the fifth release in the acclaimed Twelve Labours of Hercules series and depicts the legendary Augean Stables—one of the most dramatic and symbolic feats of Hercules.
Struck in 2 troy ounces of .9999 fine silver, this coin features an Antique Finish with Ultra High Relief, creating remarkable depth and sculptural detail. The rimless design, combined with selective matte gold gilding, elevates the artwork into a museum-quality collectible.
Each coin is individually serial numbered on the rim, with the serial number matching the accompanying Certificate of Authenticity (COA)—a detail highly prized by serious collectors.
The Fifth Labour: The Augean Stables
The fifth labour tasked Hercules with cleaning the vast stables of King Augeas, which housed over a thousand immortal cattle and had not been cleaned for more than 30 years. Designed to be humiliating and impossible, the task was completed in a single day when Hercules ingeniously diverted the rivers Alpheus and Peneus to wash the filth away.
Despite his success, the labour was later discounted by King Eurystheus—on the grounds that Hercules had been paid and that the rivers had done the work—forcing him to complete additional labours. This episode stands as a powerful symbol of intelligence triumphing over brute force.
