1/4 Gaucho Gold Bullion Coinage

Issuer Uruguay
Year 1992
Type Non-circulating coin
Value 1/4 Gaucho
Currency Gaucho (1992)
Composition Gold (.900)
Weight 8.64 g
Diameter 18 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s) Miguel Angel Bía
In circulation to 31 May 2005
Reference(s) KM#108, SA#E.16
Obverse description Head of Gaucho facing right, surrounded with country name, date on excergue. The Gaucho was a very important character in open country, in former days, after colonization, and had a strong importance in Independence campaign, and still is an important style of living in present days.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering REPUBLICA ORIENTAL DEL URUGUAY So 1992
Reverse description Two curved branches (olive and laurel), tied on bottom by a ribbon bow. Value in numerals and letters, at center, and explanation of fine on bottom.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering 1/4 CUARTO GAUCHO 1/4 ONZA TROY DE ORO FINO
Edge Reeded.
Mint (So)
Casa de Moneda de Chile,Santiago, Chile (1743-date)
Mintage 1992 So - Proof - 500
Numisquare ID 9256064790
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