Reverse In the central part, surrounded by a laurel wreath, a four-line inscription in Spanish: '1 CENTAVO' - 1 centavo, the mint year 1864, and the mint mark 'M'. The edge of the coin features decorative raised denticles.
Obverse In the central part, the coat of arms of Mexico. In the upper part, following the curve of the coin's edge, the country name Mexican Empire in Spanish: 'IMPERIO MEXICANO'. The edge of the coin features decorative elements in the form of denticles.