Reverse The central part features the coat of arms of Denmark. To its left is the numeral 3, and to its right the letter 'S.' - 3 Skilling. Along the upper edge of the coin, from left to right, is an inscription in Danish: 'DANIÆ NORVEGIÆ VAN.GOTH.REX.', denoting the title of the King of Denmark and Norway. Below the inscription is the year of minting, 1812. The rim of the coin is decorated with dot-like elements.
Obverse The central part features the right-facing profile of King Frederik VI. To the left, above, and to the right along the rim is the king's name in Danish: 'FRIDERICUS VI DEI GRATIA' with the suffix 'Gracious'. The rim of the coin is decorated with dot-like elements.