Augean Stables Twelve Labours of Hercules 2 Oz 5 Dollars Silver Coin Niue 2021

Description

Augean Stables Twelve Labours of Hercules 2 Oz 5 Dollars Silver Coin Niue 2021

The Twelve Labours of Hercules series by Mint of Poland

The twelve labours were tasks that King Eurystheus of Mycenae imposed on Heracles (Hercules) as penance. Mennica Polska (Mint of Poland) strikes them as a series of 2 oz silver coins for Niue – each new coin shows the next labour. This is the fifth coin of the series, with a mintage of only 500 pieces.

The myth: The Augean Stables

King Augeas of Elis owned huge herds of cattle, and his stables had not been cleaned for years. Heracles had to clean them in a single day. Instead of a shovel he used his wits: he broke through the walls and diverted the rivers Alpheus and Peneus through the stables, washing them clean. To this day "Augean stables" means a huge mess.

Coin and packaging

The coin contains 2 ounces of silver, measures 45 mm and has a face value of 5 Niue dollars. It comes in a box with a Mint of Poland certificate of authenticity. The large coin shows the details of the scene well – a coin to look at, not just to store.

A gift idea

With a wink – for someone who has sorted out a huge mess at work, at home or in a project. Also a fine gift for a horse or cattle breeder.

Key facts

• Issuer: Niue
• Face value: 5 dollars
• Metal: silver
• Weight: 2 oz
• Diameter: 45 mm
• Year of issue: 2021
• Mintage: 500 pieces
• Series: Twelve Labours of Hercules
• Mint: Mennica Polska (Mint of Poland)
• Packaging: box, certificate of authenticity

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