Baruta (Indian Chiefs of Venezuela) ND

Reverse

Traditional-like design at center, series name on top, metal and fineness below

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CACIQUES DE VENEZUELA
SIGLO XVI
M LEY
900
ORO

Translation:
Indian chiefs of Venezuela
16th. Century
M gold fineness 0.900

Engraver: V. Murolo

Edge

Reeded

Comment

The „M“ stands for the engraver V. Murollo. Medals with the M on the reverse were issued after 1955, when the original 22.2 gr 12 coin series was issued. The engraver was not on those medals and he was added in later designs.