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1 oz Hercules Second Labor - Lernaean Hydra Silver Round
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1 oz Hercules Second Labor - Lernaean Hydra Silver Round
THIS ROUND HAS BEEN DISCONTINUED WITH A MINTAGE OF ONLY 9,623.
The 1 oz Silver Lernaean Hydra round is composed of .999 fine silver. For his second Labor, Hercules slew the multi-headed, snake-like monster by slicing off its one mortal head.
The back of the round depicts the terrifying multi-headed Hydra, with the words LERNAEAN HYDRA and II (referencing Hercules' second labor) inscribed.
The obverse features the image of Hercules donning the Nemean Lion as armor.
Driven crazy by Hera, Hercules slew his family — only regretful after recovering his sanity. King Thespius purified the son of Zeus, but to atone for his crimes, he was sent to serve King Eurystheus.
Eurystheus ordered Hercules to execute 10 Labors, which were a series of tasks carried out as penance for his actions. Hercules successfully completed all 10, but because his nephew helped with one and he planned to accept payment for another, Eurystheus forced Hercules to finish two more Labors alone.