Reverse In the central part, an inscription in two lines: КОПѢЙКИСЕРЕБРОМЪ. Above the inscription, the denomination designation — the numeral 3, flanked on both sides by floral rosettes. Below the inscription is a decorative divider in the form of two ornamental lines with a small rectangular rhombus between them. Below the divider — the coin's year of mintage 1848. Further below, the mint mark — the letters M.W. The rim is decorated with 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.