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)