Reverse The central part features the coat of arms of the Kingdom of Spain. To the left of the shield is the numeral 1, to the right the letter 'S' - 1 escudo. In the upper part, along the rim's arc, is a Latin inscription: 'IN.UTROQ.FÉLIX.A.D.IH', translating to 'Successful in both worlds'. Along the lower rim's arc is the mint mark for Mexico City. The coin's edge features decorative denticles.
Obverse The central part features the right-facing profile of King Ferdinand VII of Spain. To the left and right along the rim is the text: 'FERD.VII.D.G.HISP.ET IND.R.', which translates from Latin as 'Ferdinand VII, by the Grace of God, King of Spain and the Indies'. In the lower part, along the rim's arc and separated by dots, is the year of mintage: 1814. The coin's edge features decorative denticles.