Product Description
This amazing silver coin is dedicated to the seventh coin of the exclusive series called “Twelve Labours of Hercules and features the Cretan Bull.
- Serial Number engraved on rim with matching serial number
- 2 oz silver coin with legal tender.
- Antique Finish with Ultra High Relief
- Rimless with selective mat gold gilding.
- Limited edition with only 500 pieces in the world.
The Cretan Bull was a bull that appeared in the myth of the Labours of Heracles, as well as the myth of the Minotaur, in Greek mythology. It was the creature that Pasiphae fell in love with, and became impregnated by, eventually giving birth to the Minotaur.
During the Labours of Heracles, King Eurystheus sent Heracles to capture the Cretan Bull and bring it back. The hero went to Crete and acquired permission by King Minos, who was happy to get rid of the animal that had destroyed the crops of the region. Heracles managed to capture the animal with his bare hands, and sent it back to Eurystheus. The king was so afraid of the animal that he hid inside a large jar upon seeing it. He later said to sacrifice it to Hera, but the goddess refused, thinking it would give further glory to Heracles. Instead, Eurystheus let it loose, which reached Marathon and acquired the name Marathonian Bull.
Add this beautiful piece to your the Twelve Labours of Hercules collection!
- Slay the Nemean lion.
- Slay the nine-headed Lernaean Hydra.
- Capture the Ceryneian Hind.
- Capture the Erymanthian Boar.
- Augean stables
- Stymphalian birds.(2022)
- Cretan Bull.(2022)
FUTURE RELEASES
- Mares of Diomedes.(2022)
- Belt of Hippolyta.(2022)
- Cattle of Geryon. (2023)
- Golden apples of the Hesperides. (2023)
- Cerberus. (2024)
| Country | Niue |
| Denomination | 5 dollars |
| Year | 2023 |
| Quality | Antique Finish |
| Material | Silver 9999/1000 |
| Weight (g) | 2 oz (62.2) |
| Diameter | 45 mm |
| Mintage pcs | 500 |
| Certificate (COA) | Yes |
| Presentation case (box) | Yes |
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