Reverse In the central part, a two-line inscription in Spanish: 'MEDIO DECIMO' - 1/2 Decimo, surrounded by a wreath. Along the lower edge arc, the inscription: 'HEATON BIRMINGHAM' - the Heaton mint in Birmingham (England). The coin's edge features decorative denticles.
Obverse In the central part, the coat of arms of Ecuador is depicted. To the left, top, and right along the rim, the country's name Republic of Ecuador in Spanish: 'REPUBLICA DEL ECUADOR'. In the lower part, along the edge arc, the mint year 1884. The coin's edge features decorative denticles.