Reverse The central part features a two-line inscription: КОПѢЙКАСЕРЕБРОМЪ. Above the inscription, the denomination is indicated by the numeral 1, flanked on both sides by floral rosettes. Below the inscription is a decorative divider consisting of two ornamental lines with a small rectangular diamond between them. Below the divider is the coin's year of issue, 1843. Further below is the abbreviation S.P.M. (Saint Petersburg Mint). The rim is composed of dots.
Obverse The center is occupied by the monogram of Emperor Nicholas I, crowned with an imperial crown. The rim is decorated with large dots.